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Similar patterns of embryological development in different but related organisms are responsible for the formation of

homologous structures
analogous structures
Hox genes
intermediate fossil forms.

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Homologous structures

Homologous structures
refer to structures that have similar characteristics in terms of morphology, anatomy, genetics, and embryology yet still different when their functions are concerned. On the other hand, analogous structures are those organisms that have similar lifestyle because they live in the same habitat yet they belong in different groups.
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