Wings of insects and birds are result of convergent evolution.This means that
A) these organisms are unrelated but have similar adaptations.
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 two unrelated organisms evolve similar adaptations to survive in similar environments. In this case, both insects and birds have independently evolved structures that allow them to fly, but have developed them in different ways. Thus, option D is the correct answer.

Wings of Insects and Birds Are Result of Convergent Evolution