An example of homoplastic structures is the wing of a butterfly and:
A) wing of a moth.
B) wing of a bird.
C) antenna of a moth.
D) legs of the butterfly.
E) antenna of the butterfly.

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Homoplastic structures, also known as analogous structures, are those that have similar functions but evolved independently in different species. The wing of a butterfly and the wing of a bird serve similar functions (flight) but evolved independently, making them homoplastic.

An Example of Homoplastic Structures Is the Wing of a Butterfly