Hooves in horses and mountain goats are homologous structures originating from a common ancestor.
Hooves in horses and mountain goats are homologous structures because these organisms share a common ancestor. These structures may serve different functions but have a common evolutionary origin. For example, the forelimbs of mammals, including horses, exhibit the same basic pattern of bones inherited from a common ancestor, enabling horses to develop hooves for speed on land.
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