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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
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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