A) homologous organ
B) analogous organ
C) evolutionary organ
D) paralogous organ
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Organs which perform similar functions but having different origin and structure are called analogous organs. Wings of birds and wings of insects are analogous organs. Such organs are not anatomically similar though they perform similar functions. Hence, analogous structures are result of convergent evolution. Other examples of analogy are the eye of the Octopus and mammals, the flippers of penguins and dolphins, sweet potato and potato, etc.
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