2007-08-21 08:31:28 · 2 answers · asked by CaptainErika 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Homologous structures are those that are anatomically similar and similar in embryonic mode of origin, but they dissimilar in function. Examples are: the arm of man. foreleg of horse, and wing of bat
Analogous organs(structures) are those that are anatomically dissimilar, dissimilar in embryonic mode of origin, but perform similar function. Examples: the wings of insects and the wings of bat.
2007-08-25 00:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
homologous structure: similar in embryonic origin but with different functions. Example: Arms of a human and wings of a bird.
Analogous structure: body part with similar functions but different structures: Example: Lungs of a mammal and gills of a fish.
2007-08-21 09:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by 182Pilot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋