Homologous structures (e.g., human arms, whale flippers, bat wings) are
- A
Independently evolved; different evolutionary origins, but converged on similar function
- B
Recently acquired; same developmental origin, but always retain identical function
- C
Functionally equivalent; convergent evolutionary origins, with shared genetic basis
- Dcheck_circle
Inherited from a common ancestor; same evolutionary origin, possibly different function
Explanation
Common ancestry. Analogous structures (e.g., bird and insect wings) have similar function but separate evolutionary origins.