Explain analogous and homologous organs..
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Homologous organs: These are organs having a similar structural plan, but different functions. Analogous organs: These are organs having different structural plans, but common functions.
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▪️Homologous organs :
- The organs of different animals having same structure and they are differ in functions are known as homologous organs.
- Homologous organs are opposite of the analogous organs.
- Example : forelimbs of the frog.
- The term homologous comes from the Greek 'homos' meaning same and 'logos' meaning relation.
▪️Analogous organs :
- The organs of different animals having same functions but they are differ in structure are known as analogous organs.
- Analogous organs are opposite of homologous organs.
- Example : wings of the bird.
- Analogous organs are not derived from the same structure in a common ancestor.
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