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what are homologous features? explain why they are important in biological classification, and give an example of a homologous feature.

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Answer: Homologous structures are organs or skeletal elements of animals and organisms that, by virtue of their similarity, suggest their connection to a common ancestor. These structures do not have to look exactly the same, or have the same function. The most important part, as hinted by their name, is that they are structurally similar.

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