Homologous structures are
A. structures of animals that appear to have evolved from different parts of their bodies.
B. structures of animals that have the same appearances and functions but obviously no common ancestor.
C. structures of animals that have different appearances and functions but seem to have evolved from the same body part in a common ancestor.
D. structures of animals that have different appearances and functions but different ancestors.
Answer: C
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