Which of the following depicts structures that are analogous but not homologous?

(A) Bluebird wing and penguin wing
(B) Bluebird wing and dragonfly wing
(C) Penguin wing and seal flipper
(D) Seal flipper and dragonfly wing


Answer: (B) Bluebird wing and dragonfly wing

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