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The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are:

  1. A
    Homologous structures and represent convergent evolution
  2. B
    Homologous structures and represent divergent evolution
  3. C
    Analogous structures and represent convergent evolution
  4. D
    Phylogenetic structures and represent divergent evolution

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Wings of birds and insects perform the same function (flying) but have different anatomical structures and origins. Therefore, they are analogous structures and provide evidence for convergent evolution.Shutterstock

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The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are:
A
Homologous structures and represent convergent evolution
B
Homologous structures and represent divergent evolution
C
Analogous structures and represent convergent evolution
D
Phylogenetic structures and represent divergent evolution

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