Question

The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are :

• A. Homologous structures and represent convergent evolution
• B. Homologous structures and represent divergent evolution
• C. Analogous structures and represent convergent evolution
• D. Phylogenetic structures and represent divergent evolution

Answer 1

The correct option is C Analogous structures and represent convergent evolution

Convergent evolution is the process whereby organisms not closely related, independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are analogous structures and represent convergent evolution. Both serve the same function and are similar in structure, but each evolved independently.