What is an analogous structure?
Evidence of Evolution

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Structures that perform a similar function but are not similar in origin.
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What is a homologous structure?
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Features found in different organisms that share structural similarities but may have very different functions.
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What are vestigial structures?
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Remnants of once-important structures that have slowly lost all or most of their function.
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What is the significance of fossils in understanding evolution?
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Fossils show how life forms present today are different than those from the past.
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What does it mean if a structure is described as vestigial?
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It means that the structure was once functional in an ancestor but has lost its primary function over time.
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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?
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Homologous structures share a common ancestry but may serve different functions, while analogous structures serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.
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How do sedimentary rock layers provide evidence for evolution?
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Different sedimentary rock layers show how the environment has changed over time, indicating the evolution of life forms.
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