Describe the origin of insect wings, their structure, and that nature of flight in paleopteran and neopterans.
Include in your answer:
a. a description of the modern hypothesis of the origin on wings and the underlying genetic support for this hypothesis
b. a description of the differences and advantages of the musculature of paleopteran and neopteran wings and thorax
c. a description of modifications of the insect body that accommodated extremely high wingbeat frequencies and fast flight
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