Flipper of a whale is the modification of:

Skin

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Hindlimb

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Forelimb

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Patagium

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Solution

The correct option is A Forelimb
A flipper is typically a flat forelimb evolved for aquatic locomotion. Flippers provide lift, so they can rise in the water and control their level of aquatic depth. The flippers can vary in size with each species.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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