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Which of the following structures is homologus to the wing of a bird ?
A
Hindlimb of rabbit
B
Flipper of whale
C
Dorsal fin of a shark
D
Wing of a moth
(NEET-2016)
Solution
(b) : Homologous organs have same fundamental structure but different function. The wing of a bird and flipper of a whale are structurally forelimbs, which consist of humerus, radioulna, carpals, metacarpals and digits but they perform different function. The wings of birds help them to fly while flipper helps the whale to swim.
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