Question

in which category would you place wings of a birds and wings of a bat ?justify your answer with a reason

Answer 1

homologous organs.. Wings of a bird and Wings of a bat have different basic structures but have same function

Answer 2

The wing of a bird and the wing of a bat can not be considered homologous organs because they both perform the same function of flying but their origin and structure is not similar. The bird’s wing has well developed bone structure supported with flesh and feathers whereas insect’s wing has evolved from hardening of membrane cover with a few associated muscles. Homologous organs have similar basic structure but perform different functions, where as analogous organs have different origin and structure but perform same functions.