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A-Level Biology OCR A

Anatomy Comparative Explain Evidence Evolution Study Similarities Differences

Comparative anatomy provides evidence for evolution by showing similar structures (like vertebrate limbs) that have been adapted for different functions, suggesting a common ancestor.

L'anatomia comparata fornisce prove dell'evoluzione mostrando strutture simili (come gli arti dei vertebrati) che sono state adattate a funzioni diverse, suggerendo un antenato comune.

Front Explain how comparative anatomy provides evidence for evolution.
Back Comparative anatomy evidence:
  • Study of similarities and differences in anatomy of different living species
  • Example: vertebrate limbs structures very similar - same bones adapted to carry out range of different functions
  • Led to theory that all vertebrates evolved from common ancestor

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