Which of the following is NOT due to the common ancestry of related species?
A) homologous structures
B) vestigial structures
C) analogous structures
D) descendant structures

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Analogous structures are not due to common ancestry but rather are the result of convergent evolution, where similar environments or selective pressures have caused different species to develop similar structures independently. Homologous structures, vestigial structures, and descendant structures are all due to common ancestry.

Which of the Following Is NOT Due to the Common