A new winged species is discovered in the Amazon rainforest.Select the evidence that supports that this species' wings are homologous to vertebrate animals and analogous to insect wings.Check all that apply.
A)The wings have an underlying bone structure.
B)The wings are poisonous.
C)Blood vessels are networked through the wings.
D)The wings are covered in chitinous scales.

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A) The presence of an underlying bone structure indicates homology with vertebrate animals, as bones are a characteristic feature of vertebrates. C) The presence of blood vessels in the wings suggests they are part of the organism's circulatory system, which is a trait shared with vertebrates, indicating homology.

A New Winged Species Is Discovered in the Amazon Rainforest