Evolution and Comparative Anatomy Quiz

The wings of a butterfly, a bat, and a bird are examples of

• Homologous structures

• Analogous structures

• Vestigial structures

• None of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Bat wings, whale flippers, cat foot, and human arms are examples of

• Homologous structures

• Analogous structures

• Vestigial structures

• None of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

In humans, the appendix, wisdom teeth, and the coccyx are examples of

• Homologous structures

• Analogous structures

• Vestigial structures

• None of the above

A diagram that shows the relationships between evolving species based on traits is

• Cladogram

• Phylogenic tree

• Food web

• Punnett square

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A diagram that shows relationships including geologic time frames is

• Cladogram

• Phylogenic tree

• Food chain

• Venn diagram

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4