a: An example of two homologous traits consist of cats having tails bones as well as chickens having tail bones. Although they both have tail bones, the physical appearance is very distinct. While the cats tailbone is long and extends into a long tail, the chickens tail bone is cut off and does not extend.
b:A cat uses their tail to balance in order to walk on tight spaces; while chickens use their tails as a physical perception. Their tails are used to show off and dance to attract mates.
c: Mammals are generally the main ancestors of the tail bone. This is including bats and whales
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a: An example of a two species with analogous traits would be plants and their ability to store energy. For example the, sweet potatoes and regular potatoes.
b:Both sweet potatoes and regular potatoes store energy in the for of starch. Although they store energy in the same way they are completely different plants. They have distinct roots as well as stems.
c: The trifida is the most common ancestor. This is a giant rageweed in which is also in the sunflower family and the plant family. This plant way be known as a ragweed, giant ragweed, blood ragweed, etc. These traits are analogous because these two species produce starch and store it as energy in the same way. Homologous traits are the same physical traits but are used different way.
