wings of insects and wings of birds are homologous organs it is true or false??
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In the case of insect wings and bird wings, they both serve the function of flight, but their structure and origin are different. Insect wings are made of a thin, membranous material supported by veins, and they are extensions of the exoskeleton. Bird wings, on Show more…
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