Which of the following is NOT an example of homologous organs?

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Forelimbs of whales and bats Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita Wings of birds and insects Correct Hearts of vertebrates

Wings of birds and insects are analogous, not homologous, as they have different structures but similar functions.

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