Which of the following would be considered analogous structures?
A) the forelimb of a bat and the forelimb of a horse
B) the wings of a fly and the wings of a sparrow
C) the pelvis of a human and the pelvis of a whale
D) the flipper of a dolphin and the arm of a human
E) the wings of a bird and the forelimbs of a reptile

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Analogous structures are those that evolved independently to serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestral structure. The wings of a fly (an insect) and the wings of a sparrow (a bird) serve the same function (flight) but evolved independently, making them analogous.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered Analogous Structures