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Organs structures which are different in appearance and perform different functions but have similar basic structures are developmental origin

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Analogous Organs

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Homologous organs

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Vestigeal organs

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Solution

The correct option is B Homologous organs
Definition of homologous organs - term homologous coined by Richard Owen. ex : forelimbs in vertebrates.

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