Q. 6. Explain the terms analogous and homologous organs with examples.
Analogous organs: Those organs that have different basic structures but have a similar appearance and perform similar functions are called analogous organs. Example - wings of bird and insect.
Homologous organs: Those organs which have the same basic structure but different functions are called homologous organs. Example: forelimb of humans and forelimb of lizard.
Analogous organ : those organ which have different basic structure but have a similar apperance and performed similar function are called analogous organ.
Example: wings of birds and insect.
Homologous organ: those organ which have the same basic structure but difference function are called homologous organ.
Example: forelimb of human and forelimb of lizard.