Wings of a bird and wings of an insect are

Homologous structures and represent divergent evolution

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Analogous structures and represent convergent evolution

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Phylogenetic structures and represent divergent evolution

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Homologous structures and represent convergent evolution

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The correct option is B 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. Convergent evolution creates analogous structures.
Analogous organs have the function but different structure and origin. For example, Wings of bird and wings of an insect.
So, the correct answer is 'Wings of a bird and wings of an insect are analogous structures and represent convergent evolution'.

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Q. Consider the following statement.
(A) The wings of birds and insects are homologous structures
(B) The wings of insects and bats are analogous structures
(C) The wings of bats and birds are homologous structures
(D) The wings of birds and insects are analogous structures

Choose the option which includes only the correct statements.

Q. Statement I: Analogous organs are the result of convergent evolution.
Statement II: Insect wing and bird wing are homologous organs.
Statement III: The marsupials in Australia and South America are examples of parallel evolution.

Q. Assertion: Homologous structures are a result of divergent evolution.
Reason: Eyes of an octopus and humans are both analogous structures.

Q. Divergent evolution leads to homologous structures/organs. Explain.

Choose the correct statement(s) with reference to organic evolution.
I. Flippers of whales and wings of bats exhibit analogy.
II. Wings of butterflies and wings of birds exhibit homology.
III. Organs with dissimilar structures, performing similar functions are called analogous organs.
IV. Organs with similar structure and origin are called homologous organs.

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