Question

Explain the terms analogous and homologous organs with examples ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Homologous organs are those organs which have the same basic structural design and origin but have different functions.

For example: The forelimbs of humans and the wings of birds look different externally but their skeletal structure is similar.

Analogous organs are those organs which have the different basic structural design and origin but have similar functions.

For example: The wings of birds and insects.

Answer 2

Homologous organs are those organs that have the identical basic structural style and origin however have completely different functions.

|$\large\mathrm\purple{For\:example}$|:- The forelimbs of humans and also the wings of birds look completely different outwardly however their complex body part is comparable.

Analogous organs are those organs that have the various basic structural style and origin however have similar functions.

|$\large\mathrm\purple{For\:example}$|:- The wings of birds and insects.