Which of the following pairs represents analogous structures?

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Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita Forelimbs of whale and bat Wings of bat and butterfly Correct Flippers of whale and dolphin

Wings of bat and butterfly are analogous structures, performing similar functions but having different structural origins.

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