The limbs of all mammals contain three bones. This is an example of a(n) ________ trait.
A) analogous
B) derived
C) homologous
D) convergent

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Homologous traits are those that are derived from a common ancestor and have a similar structure or function, but may have different forms or uses in different species. The presence of three bones in mammalian limbs is a homologous trait, as it is shared by all mammals and has been inherited from a common ancestor.

The Limbs of All Mammals Contain Three Bones