Explain the terms analogous and homologous organs with examples.

Asked by Shivani Kumari | 2 years ago |  286

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Solution :-

Homologous organs are those organs that have the basic structural design as well as origin, however, serve different functions. For example: The forelimbs of humans and the wings of bats are anatomically similar.

Analogous organs are those organs that have a different structural design as well as origin, however perform similar functions. For example: The wings of birds and insects.

Answered by Vishal kumar | 2 years ago

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