Vertebrates,animals with backbones,and arthropods,including insects,are only distantly related.The arthropod eye evolved independently of the vertebrate eye.Therefore,the arthropod eye and the vertebrate eye are ________ structures in relation to each other.
A) homologous
B) vestigial
C) analogous
D) hybrid

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The fact that the arthropod eye and the vertebrate eye evolved independently of each other means that they are not homologous (derived from a common ancestor) or vestigial (having lost its original function), but rather analogous (having similar functions but different origins). Therefore, the best choice is C) analogous. D) hybrid is not a valid option as it does not accurately describe the relationship between the arthropod and vertebrate eyes.

Vertebrates,animals with Backbones,and Arthropods,including Insects,are Only Distantly Related