Of the following anatomical structures, which is homologous to the bones in the

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hummingbird

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on: Jul 7, 2013

Of the following anatomical structures, which is homologous to the bones in the wing of a bird?
A) cartilage in the dorsal fin of a shark
B) bones in the hind limb of a kangaroo
C) chitinous struts in the wing of a butterfly
D) bony rays in the tail fin of a flying fish
E) bones in the flipper of a whale

Celeste

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2019

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