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What are homologous organs?
What are homologous organs?
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Organs of different organisms, which are
dissimilar externally
but
similar in origin
and have a common basic fundamental structural plan are called
homologous organs.
They show
common ancestry
and
inter-relationship.
They perform
different functions.
Examples:
Hand of man, wing of bird, forelimbs of horse.
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