Question

The wings of a housefly and the wings of a pigeon are examples of:

• A. Analogous organs
• B. Vestigial organs
• C. Respiratory organs
• D. Homologous organs

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Analogous organs

• Analogous organs are organs that have a different origin but have the same functions.
• In birds, the wings are modified forelimbs, while in insects they are made of the cuticle.
• But the wings of a housefly and the wings of a pigeon have the same function of flying. Hence, they are analogous organs.

So, the correct answer is option A.