Bird wings are modified ______ limbs.

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Birds belong to class Aves (Chordata).
The characteristic feature of Aves is the presence of feathers.
The forelimbs are modified into wings, and the hindlimbs are modified for walking.
Bird wings are modified fore limbs.

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Bird wings are modified ______ limbs.

Birds belong to class Aves (Chordata).The characteristic feature of Aves is the presence of feathers.The forelimbs are modified into wings, and the hindlimbs are modified for walking. Bird wings are modified fore limbs.

Birds belong to class Aves (Chordata).
The characteristic feature of Aves is the presence of feathers.
The forelimbs are modified into wings, and the hindlimbs are modified for walking.
Bird wings are modified fore limbs.