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Which of the following structures is homologus to the wing of a bird?

A

Wing of a month

B

Hind limb of rabbit

C

Flipper of whale

D

Dorsal fin of a shark

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C
Wings of bird and flipper of whale are modified fore lnnbs of the two organisms so have same origin wings help in flymg and flippers help in swimming, but this perform the different functions.
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