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Give an example of characteristics being used to determine how close two species are in evolutionary terms.
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14/09/2021 4:21 pm
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Give an example of characteristics being used to determine how close two species are in evolutionary terms.
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14/09/2021 4:22 pm
Homologous characteristics are being used to determine how close two species are in evolutionary terms. For example, the forelimbs of human and bird have similar basic structure though they are modified to perform different functions in them. The basic structure or anatomical similarity points to the existence of a common ancestor from these have evolved.
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