Question

The wings of bats and wings of birds are called analogous organs. Why?

Answer 1

Analogous organs:

• The analogous organs have a different structure, however, they have similar functions and appearance.

The wings of birds and bats are analogous organs

1. The wings of birds and the wings of bats have different basic structures.
2. The wings of birds are covered with feathers, while the wings of bats are covered with skeletons and flesh.
3. The skin folds in the wings of bats are stretched between the fingers.
4. Wings of birds and bats perform similar function of flying and appears similar because both are used for flying.