Question

What are homologous and analogues organs? Write their examples.

Answer 1

The structures that share similarity in terms of their morphology, genetics, anatomy and embryology but function in a dissimilar fashion are called as homologous organs. For example, the forelimbs of humans and the wings of birds look different externally but their skeletal structure is similar.

The structures that look similar superficially and are dissimilar anatomically but does the similar functions are called as analogous structures. For example, the wings of birds and insects.