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An example of this is the wings of bats and birds. These structures are homologous in that they are in both cases modifications of the forelimb bone structure of early reptiles. But birds' wings differ from those of bats in the number of digits and in having feathers for flight while bats have none.

Is a bird wing homologous to a human arm?

Although both the wing and arm are morphologically different and perform different functions but anatomically they resemble each other. They show similarities in the pattern of bones of forelimbs.

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Which of the following are homologous organs wings of?

So, the correct answer is 'Wings of birds and pectoral fins of fish'