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The wings of a bird and the wings of an ...

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

A

Homologous structures and represent convergent evolution

B

homologous structures and represent divergent evolution

C

analogous structures and represent convergent evolution

D

phylogenetic structure and represent divergent evolution

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Wings of birds and the wings of an insect are similar in function but differ in origin so they are analogous structure & analogy shows convergent evolution.
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