Of the following anatomical structures, which is homologous to the bones in the wing of a bird?

A) cartilage in the dorsal fin of a shark
B) bones in the hind limb of a kangaroo
C) chitinous struts in the wing of a butterfly
D) bony rays in the tail fin of a flying fish
E) bones in the flipper of a whale


Answer: E

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