The wings of insects, birds, and bats evolved independently but carry out similar functions. This is an example of

Question

Question 6 options:

A)

analogous structures.

B)

embryonic structures.

C)

vestigial structures.

D)

homologous structures.

Answer 1

This is an example of

A) analogous structures.

Analogous structures are those that have similar functions and appear similar but evolved independently in different species, without a common evolutionary origin. In this case, the wings of insects, birds, and bats serve the same function of flight but have different structural origins.