Which of the following is not homologous to any of the others?
A)the wing of a bat
B)the flipper of a whale
C)the leg of a grasshopper
D)the arm of a human

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The wing of a bat, the flipper of a whale, and the arm of a human are all homologous structures as they were all derived from a common ancestor with a similar bone structure. However, the leg of a grasshopper evolved independently and does not share a common ancestor with the other structures.

Which of the Following Is Not Homologous to Any of the Others