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Which one of the following correctly describes the homologous structures?

A

Organs that have no function now, but had an important function in ancestors

B

Organs appearing only in embryonic stage and disappearing later in the adult

C

Organs with anatomic.al similarities, but performing different functions

D

Organs vvith anatomical dissimilarities, but performing same functions

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