Body parts that appear similar because they have evolved from a common ancestor are called ________

a. morphological divergences
b. homologous structures
c. analogous structures
d. vestigial structures
e. morphological convergences


b

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____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What will be an ideal response?

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