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Anatomical similarities that represent variations on a structural theme present in a common ancestor are said to be analogous.

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False. Anatomical similarities that represent variations on a structural theme present in a common ancestor are said to be homologous, not analogous. Analogous structures are those that have similar functions but different structures, whereas homologous structures have different functions but similar structures.
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