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Wings of insects and birds are

  1. Analogous  
  2. Homologous  
  3. Vestigial  
  4. Atavism  

The correct answer is: Analogous


    Wings of insects and birds are different in basic structure and origin because insect wing is formed from integument, while the bird wing is modified forelimb but are analogous organs because both are flat structures and are adapted for flight.

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