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What is an analogous structure?

A. a structure that has the same form but
different functions like an arm, fin, and wing
B. a structure that has the same function but
different forms like the wing of a bee and wing of
a bat
C. a structure that used to serve a purpose but
does not have a purpose in modern species
D. a structure that is similar in all developing
embryos

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B. It is the result of a trait being seen as beneficial and numerous species developing that trait through natural selection. Analogous structures originate from different places but have similar functions.
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