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Question
In which type of adaptation, forelimbs are modified into wings?
(a) Aquatic adaptations
(b) Volant adaptations
(c) Arboreal adaptations
(d) Cursorial adaptations
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Solution
(b) Volant adaptation
Aerial or volant adaptation is an adaptation for flying. In birds, the forelimbs are modified into wings.
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