What are analogous and homologous organs?
1 Answer
Mar 14, 2018
Homologous:- same structure and different functions.
Analogous:- different structure and same functions.
Explanation:
The different organs in different species which have same basic structure but have different functions are called homologous.
Ex :- in vertebrates basic structure of limbs is same but it has been modified to perform various functions .
The different organs in different species which have different basic structure but have same functions are called analogous. And also their origin is same.
Ex:- the wings of a bat and the bird wings of bird have different structure but same functions
