Which of the following is an example of homologous structures?

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Flippers of penguins and dolphins Forelimbs of mammals Correct Wings of insects and birds Eyes of octopus and vertebrates

Homologous structures, like mammalian forelimbs, share a common ancestry but may perform different functions.

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