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Forelimb of bat and flipper of whale have different functions but indicate common ancestry.

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i. Forelimbe of bat and flipper of whale appear different superficially and also have different functions.
ii. They however, are similar in structure of bones and bony joints in organs and hence indicate a common ancestry.
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