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An example of anatomical homology: homologous structures found in vertebrates.

An example of anatomical homology: homologous structures found in vertebrates.
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Description: The same set of bones is found in the human forearm, turtle forearm, bat wing, and whale flipper, although these bones have been modified in ways that allow them to perform different functions. This homology suggests that all these animals evolved from a common ancestor.
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Keywords: An example of anatomical homology: homologous structures found in vertebrates. 
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