Question

Explain the terms homologous and analogous organs.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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. For example, the wing of a bird and the wing of an insect.

Answer 2

Homologous organs :The structures that share a similarity in terms of their morphology, genetics, anatomy, embryology, may or may not have similar function but have the same origin are called as homologous organs. For example, the forelimbs of humans and the wings of birds look different externally but their skeletal structure is similar.

Analogous organ :The structures that look similar superficially and are dissimilar anatomically but does the similar functions are called as analogous structures. For example, the wings of birds and insects.