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Evidence for Evolution

Question 4 • PARTA - EOP: PGCPS BIOGEOCHEM CR (FALL2026) - 798113

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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