Structures that are passed on from a common ancestor, such as the bone structure of a limb, are called ______ structures. Structures that have the same function but evolved independently, such as wings of bats and birds, are called ______ structures.

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Homologous structures are those that are inherited from a common ancestor, indicating an evolutionary relationship, while analogous structures perform similar functions but evolved independently, showing no common ancestry.

Structures That Are Passed on from a Common Ancestor, Such