___organs have the same basic structure and origin.

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Organs which may look different and perform different functions, despite having a common origin and basic structure are called homologous organs. Forelimbs of vertebrates such as seal (flippers), bat (patagia), horse (forelegs) and man (arms) are examples of homologous organs.

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