Wings of insects and birds are results of convergent evolution. This means that
A) insects must have evolved from birds.
B) these organisms share a recent common ancestor and so have similar adaptations.
C) these organisms have different adaptations to different environments.
D) insects and birds have each independently evolved structures that serve the same function (flight) but have done so in very different ways.
E) the insects and birds must be related to possess such similar qualities.

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Convergent evolution refers to the process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits or features to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. In this case, both insects and birds have evolved the capability of flight, but their wings have developed from different ancestral structures, illustrating convergent evolution.

Wings of Insects and Birds Are Results of Convergent Evolution