Can the wing of a butterfly and the wing of a bat be considered homologous organs? Why or why not?

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Can the wing of a butterfly and the wing of a bat be considered homologous organs? Why or why not?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

The wing of a butterfly and the wing of a bat be is not considered homologous organs because the designs of the two wings, their structure and components are very different.

5 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Wings of a butterfly are composed of membrane, while wings of a bat are composed of bony skeleton. Hence, these are not homologous organs rather analogous organs.

5 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29