Homologous structures arise from common ancestry via divergent evolution, with the pentadactyl limb in vertebrates being an example.
Homologous structures arise from common ancestry through divergent evolution and are exemplified by the pentadactyl limb in vertebrates.
| Front | Homologous structures are due to ... arise via ... example |
|---|---|
| Back | common ancestry, divergent evolution, pendactyl limb in vertebrates |
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