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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #7728
Question 1

The wings of birds and the wings of flying lizards (like pterosaurs) are examples of:

  • Convergent evolution✔️
  • Divergent evolution
  • No evolution
  • Same origin
Correct Answer Explanation

Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures. Wings in birds and flying lizards are analogous structures (similar function, different evolutionary origin).