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Bat wings are homologous to the front legs of cats. what does the term "homologous" mean in this context?

Bat wings are homologous to the front legs of cats. what does the term "homologous" mean in this context?
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Bat wings are homologous to the front legs of cats. what does the term "homologous" mean in this context?

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When referring to this term "homologous" in the context, the common precursor of bats and cats had a appendage with a bone structure comparable to that found in cat legs and bat wings.
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