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Analogous Structures

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Analogous structures refer to body parts that have similar functions but different evolutionary origins. They are not derived from a common ancestor.

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