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Bird wings and insect wings are similar in flying yet they are not homologous. What is the reason?

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Correct answer: Their basic structure and origin are different

Homologous organs share a basic structural plan and common evolutionary origin, even if their functions differ. A bird wing is a modified, bony forelimb, whereas an insect wing is an outgrowth of the body wall with a different construction and origin. Their shared function, flight, therefore represents analogy rather than homology. Option A is correct; the other choices deny flight or incorrectly claim a shared bone plan or organism.

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Analogous-OrgansBird-WingInsect-WingHeredity And EvolutionWorld Of LivingScienceClass 10 Mcq

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