An emu is a flightless bird that still has wings. These wings are an example of
A) analogous structures.
B) adaptation.
C) vestigial structures.
D) homologous structures.
E) mutation.

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Emu wings are vestigial structures because they are remnants of what once were larger, functional wings in their ancestors, but have lost their primary function over time due to evolution.

An Emu Is a Flightless Bird That Still Has Wings