structures that have a similar evolutionary origin and structure but are adapted for different purposes, such as a bat wing and a human arm, are called _____.

Biology · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Correct answer is homologous structure. 

structures that have a similar evolutionary origin and structure but are adapted for different purposes, such as a bat wing and a human arm, are called homologous structure. 

Features of animals that have similar structure are classified as homologous if they have a common evolutionary origin, even if they have different functions in different animals. A classic example of homologous structures is that of the wing of a bat and the arm of a human.