Both insects and humans evolved jointed legs to allow locomotion on land. These structures are considered analogous because insects and humans
A)stopped evolving at different times in Earth's history.
B)evolved from different ancestors.
C)cannot breed.
D)faced different environmental challenges during evolutionary time.

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The fact that insects and humans evolved from different ancestors makes their jointed legs analogous rather than homologous (which would imply a common ancestor).

Both Insects and Humans Evolved Jointed Legs to Allow Locomotion