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Bat's wings are the equivalent of the human arm. The bats fingers are highly elongated to produce the wing tip as well as support for the wing's membrane. The forearm provides wing length on the far side of the elbow that can be folded back against the upper arm (humerus) when they are at rest.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoHomologous, meaning they have adapted the same structure (in this case, the mammalian foreleg) to perform different functions.
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How many wings do mammals have?
The only mammals with wings are the Bats. Bats have a pair of wings.
What is the difference between the wings of the butterfly and the pigeon what is the difference between the butterfly and the pigeon?
Pigeon wings are derived from an ancestral limb: the forearms. Butterfly wings (and other insect wings) are novel appendages not derived from other limbs. They are actually derived from an outgrowth of respiratory tissue.
What are facts about bat wings?
bats DON'T have wings
What are things at Halloween that have wings and fangs?
Bats have wings and fangs. So do vampires that turn into bats.
What are the only mammals with wings?
No, insects and bats have wings and neither of them are birds.
Do vampire bats have wings?
Yes. They are still bats.
What are bats defenses?
wings
Do bats has feathers on their wings?
No
What are bat's wings like?
a bats wings are a thin layer of skin
What made a bat to have wings?
bats developed wings to adapt to their environment.
Why are bats not birds?
Bats are not birds as they have no feathers, talons, beaks, or any organ specifically related to birds. The bat's wings are also not the same style as bird's wings. Bats seem to have the same structure in their wings as the human hand. And, they do not lay eggs, they give live birth.
How do birds and bats create effective wings?
Birds and bats are born with effective wings they do not create them. These animals are born with effective wings to transport themselves efficiently in the world.
