Homologous Structures
Week 28-Life Science
What are vestigial structures?
Homologous Structures
Homologous Structures:
Similar form, different function
Analogous Structures:
Similar function, different form
In your notebook, list 2-3 examples of each type of structure
Vestigial
Homologous
Analogous
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