Comparative Anatomy

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Across
  1. 2. Also known as the coccyx, it's a vestigial structure at the base of the spine, a remnant of our evolutionary past. similar structures, suggesting a common evolutionary origin.
  2. 3. The evolutionary or genetic background of an organism, including its predecessors.
  3. 6. The third set of molars in humans, often requiring removal due to their reduced functional significance
Down
  1. 1. The process by which organisms change over time to better suit their environment.
  2. 4. The gradual development of organisms over time, involving changes in traits and genetic makeup.
  3. 5. Reduced structures in flightless birds, like those of emus, which indicate evolutionary adaptation.