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The Fossil Record

Question 4 • CV Q4 M/J Science 3 Adv 2002110 Compacted Review of Grade.7.Life for SSA Prep

Bats and moths both have wings, but not a common ancestor.

Answer
A
homologous structure
B
analogous structure
C
vestigial structure

Explanation

Bats and moths both use wings for flight, but their wings did not come from wings inherited from a common ancestor. Structures with similar functions that evolved independently are called analogous structures, so the correct choice is analogous structure.

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