Which of the following pairs are the best examples of homologous structures?
A) eyelessness in the Australian mole and eyelessness in the North American mole
B) owl wing and hornet wing
C) bat wing and bird wing
D) bones in the bat wing and bones in the human forelimb

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Homologous structures are those that have similar bones or structures that are derived from a common ancestor. The bones in the bat wing and the human forelimb have a similar bone structure, suggesting that they evolved from a common ancestor. On the other hand, the other options do not have a common ancestor that suggests homology (A and B), or are analogous rather than homologous (C).

Which of the Following Pairs Are the Best Examples of Homologous