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Can the wing of a butterfly and the wing of a bat be considered homologous organs ? Why or why not ?

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No, they are not considered homologous organs because the wing of a butterfly and the wing of a bat are similar in function but the designs of two wings, their structure and components are very different. So, they can be considered as analogous organs and not homologous.
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