You and a friend are on a nature walk when you notice both a butterfly and a bird flying in a meadow.Your friend comments how interesting it is that both have wings but are completely distinct species.Which of the following explanations would be the best response?
A) Wings are a homologous characteristic.
B) Wings are an analogous characteristic.
C) Wings are a heterogenous characteristic.
D) Wings are a homogenous characteristic.

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Wings are an analogous characteristic, meaning they have a similar function but evolved independently in different species. In this case, the butterfly and bird have wings that serve the same purpose of flying, but the wings evolved differently in each species.

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