Compare and contrast the following terms: homology and homoplasy. Provide two examples of each. What will be an ideal response?


Homology is indicated when different features are derived from similar structures. A human
arm and cat forelimb are identified as homologous structures because they have similar
arrangements of bones, muscles, and nerves.
Similar structures that have similar function but evolved independently are homoplastic
structures. The wings of flying animals have the same function but evolved from different
structures.

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