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Will You Find This Humerus? Homology Lab

Author(s): Cassondra McHugh-Lowther

Buchholz High School

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Students will compare and contrast the morphology of vertebrate forelimbs, and will use this knowledge to draw conclusions about their common ancestor and descent with modification.

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Version 1.0 - published on 11 Aug 2021 doi:10.25334/AF3E-QE91 - cite this

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  1. Evolution
  2. biology
  3. idigbio
  4. natural history collections
  5. 3D models
  6. Vertebrate Morphology
  7. oVert
  8. homologous structures
  9. W
  10. WISE

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Students often struggle with the concept of homologous and analogous structures, especially in on-level Biology classes.  This activity is designed to provide both virtual and hands-on options for teachers based on the needs and strengths of their students. Students will compare and contrast the morphology of vertebrate forelimbs, and will use this knowledge to draw conclusions about their common ancestor and descent with modification. Students will also consider adaptation and how structure is shaped by selection pressures to suit the necessary function of limbs.

Grade: High School
Author: C. McHugh-Lowther
Program: Summer Science Institute (SSI) oVert 2019

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