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Distinguish between homologous organs and analogous organs. In which category ; would you place wings of a bird and wings of a bat? Justify your answer giving a suitable reason.

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Homologous organs Analogous organs
(i) They have same basic structural design. (i) They have different basic structural designs.
(ii) They perform different functions (ii) They perform similar functions.
(iii) Their appearances are different (iii) They have similar appearance.

Wings of a bird and wings of a bat are analogous organs as they have different basic structural design but have similar appearance and perform similar functions.

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