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

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Homologous structures are those that are inherited from a common ancestor and often have a similar structure but may have different functions, such as the limb bones of humans and whales. Analogous structures, on the other hand, serve similar functions but evolved independently in different lineages, such as the wings of bats and birds.

Structures That Are Passed on from a Common Ancestor, Such