he wings of birds and butterflies have the same function-they enable the organisms to fly. Which statement can be made about the evolutionary relationship between these organisms?

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Zoey Avery

8 January, 19:14

he wings of birds and butterflies have the same function-they enable the organisms to fly. Which statement can be made about the evolutionary relationship between these organisms?

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Landyn Dillon · Answer 1

Birds and butterflies are very anatomically different, so even if their wings perform the same function, they probably evolved separately. This is called convergent evolution. The bat would be another example that fits in this category in regards to flying.