Explain the terms analogous and homologous organs with examples.

Solution:

Homologous organs are those organs that have the basic structural design as well as the origin; however, they serve different functions. For example, the forelimbs of humans and the wings of bats are anatomically similar.

Analogous organs are those organs that have a different structural design as well as origin; however, they perform similar functions. For example, the wings of birds and insects.