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Give an example of characteristics being used to determine how close two species are in evolutionary terms.

Structure of forelimb in a frog, lizard, bird and horse is similar with similar bones which are modified to suit the function they perform. From this it can be safely assumed that they may have evolved from a common ancestor.

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Give an example of characteristics being used to determine how close two species are in evolutionary terms.