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

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a

homologous structures and represent divergent evolution

b

phylogenetic structures and represent divergent evolution

c

analogous structures and represent convergent evolution

d

homologous structures and represent convergent evolution

answer is D.

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The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are analogous structures and represent convergent evolution. The wings of a bird are modified forelimbs while the wings of an insect are extensions of the integument (both differ in origin). But, both help in the same function i.e., flying hence they are analogous structures.

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