An example of a homologous traits is
A) beak of bird and the tail of the duckbill platypus
B) flipper of a seal and the wing of a bat
C) webbed feet of a duck and the fins of a fish
D) tail of a bird and the tail of a beaver

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Homologous traits are those that originated from a common ancestor but may have evolved for different functions. The flipper of a seal and the wing of a bat are both derived from the forelimbs of a common ancestor, making them homologous structures despite their different functions in swimming and flying, respectively.

An Example of a Homologous Traits Is