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Which type of anatomic structure are bird wings and butterfly wings when compared to each other?

A. vestigial
B. homologous
C. analogous
D. heterologous

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They are C. analogous because they evolved separately for the same function.
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The correct answer is:

C. analogous

Step-by-step explanation:

Analogous structures are these body structures in animals, which are used to perform related functions but which have a complex evolutionary history. They are also called connecting structures. These structures are made as a result of the need for the animals to adjust to alike environmental conditions. For situation, both bird and butterfly use their wings for gliding.

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