Question

The wings of bat, locust and pigeon are the example of -

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Analogous organs

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option :

1. The organs having similar functions but different origins are known as analogous organs.
2. The wings of a bat, locust, and pigeon are known as analogous organs as they have a different origins, but they have a similar function as they help in flying.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Homologous organs have similar origins but different functions.

Option C:

1. Vestigial structures are structures that were functional in the past but are rudimentary and have reduced in size in present animals due to highly evolved features.
2. Example- Appendix, Coccyx, Nictitating membrane.

Option D: Exoskeleton

1. Exoskeletal structures are the rigid structure present outside the skeletal system.
2. Example- Shelled molluscs, Crustaceans like crabs.

Final answer: The wings of bats, locusts, and pigeons are examples of Analogous organs.