When organs have similar functions, but different structure and organisation, they are called
A
Homologous organs
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B
Analogous organs
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C
Vestigial organs
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B Analogous organs Analogous organs are those organs that have some superficial resemblance, perform similar functions and yet, have different evolutionary origins and hence, different anatomical structures.