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Distinguish between homologous organs and analogous organs. In which category would you place wings of a bird and wings of bat? Justify your answer giving a suitable reason.
Homologous organs | Analogous organs |
(i) These organs have the same basic structure. | (i) These organs are different in structure. |
(ii) These organs perform different functions. | (ii) These organs perform similar functions. |
(iii) These organs show divergent evolution. | (iii) They show convergent evolution. |
(iv) Example: The bones in the human arms and bones in the front flipper of a whale have the same origin and different function. | (iv) Example: The wings of birds and wings of butterflies have different origin and the same function. |
Wings of a bird and wings of a bat are analogous organs as they have different origin or different structural design and performs same function.
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