The Wing of a Bat and an Insect are Examples

Question

The wing of a bat and an insect are examples of _____ structures.
A) analogous
B) homologous
C) homeotic
D) heterologous
E) vestigial

Accepted Answer

The wing of a bat and an insect are not anatomically similar, but they serve the same function of flying. This makes them analogous structures. Homologous structures, on the other hand, are anatomically similar structures that serve different functions. Homeotic structures refer to genes that control the development of body plans in animals, and heterologous structures are not recognized biological terms. Vestigial structures are structures that have lost their original function but are still present in the organism.