What are homologous and analogous organs in plant and animals? Please explain in breif with their pictures.
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Those organs which are similar in origin but different in function are known as homologous organs while those organs which are different in origin but similar in function are known as analogous organs.
Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of cucurbita are homologous organs.
Homologous structures in animals
Analogous structure in plants
Analogous structure in animals
- the wings of bird and the wing of insects
- the fins of fish and flippers of whale