Wings on insects, flowers on plants, and feathers on birds are all examples of variations of some preexisting structures, otherwise known as:
A) preadaptations.
B) allopolyploidy.
C) paedomorphosis.
D) allometric growth.
E) punctuated equilibrium.

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Preadaptations refer to existing structures that evolve to serve new functions, which aligns with the examples given of wings on insects, flowers on plants, and feathers on birds. These structures originally evolved for different purposes but later adapted to new roles.

Wings on Insects, Flowers on Plants, and Feathers on Birds