The wing of a bat and an insect are examples of:

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The wing of a bat and an insect are examples of analogous structures because they have a similar function (flying) but are not derived from a common ancestor and have different evolutionary origins. Homologous structures, on the other hand, have a similar structure and evolutionary origin, such as the forelimbs of different mammals. Vestigial structures are remnants of features that were once functional in an ancestor but are now reduced or non-functional, such as the human appendix. Homeotic structures refer to the genes that control the developmental pathways of body segments and are not applicable to the comparison of bat and insect wings. Heterologous structures are not a recognized biological concept.

The Wing of a Bat and an Insect Are Examples