Question

explain the terms analogous and homologous organs with examples​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) Analogous Organs: Organs which performs similar function but are different in structure and origin.

Example - wings of a bird and wings of an insect. Homologous Organ: Organs which have different functions but similar structure and origin.

Example - fore arm of frog, lizard, bird and human.

Answer 2

: Required Answer

$\implies$ 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.