Which supports the idea that birds and butterflies both have wings but they do not have a common ancestor with wings?

A. The wings are analogous structures that evolved differently and do not have a similar internal structure.

B. The wings are homologous structures that evolved differently and do not have a similar internal structure.

C. Wings of birds are vestigial structures, but the wing structures of bats are not vestigial.

D. Wings of bats are vestigial structures, but the wing structures of birds are not vestigial

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Mike Velez

19 February, 15:45

Which supports the idea that birds and butterflies both have wings but they do not have a common ancestor with wings?

A. The wings are analogous structures that evolved differently and do not have a similar internal structure.

B. The wings are homologous structures that evolved differently and do not have a similar internal structure.

C. Wings of birds are vestigial structures, but the wing structures of bats are not vestigial.

D. Wings of bats are vestigial structures, but the wing structures of birds are not vestigial

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Pirate · Answer 1

A. The wings are analogous structures that evolved differently and do not have a similar internal structure.

Heath Lynch · Answer 2

The correct answer is option A, The wings are analogous structures that evolved differently and do not have a similar internal structure

Explanation:

The analogous structure evolve in different species living in two different geographic location with similar environmental conditions. Thus, the analogous structures have similar function and purpose but since they have not evolved from the same ancestor their structure vary a lot for example - wings in both birds and butterfly are meant for flight but their structure is entirely different.