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In birds, the are modified into wings.

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hindlimbs

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feathers

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forelimbs

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claws

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The correct option is C forelimbs
Birds have forelimbs and hindlimbs. Forelimbs are modified into wings. Hindlimbs generally have scales and are modified for walking, hopping and clasping onto the tree branches.

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