Analogous organs
Analogous organs are organs that have different structure and origin but perform the same function in different organisms.
Different internal structure
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Different evolutionary origin
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Same function due to similar environmental needs
Examples:
- Wing of a bat and wing of an insect
- Both used for flying
- Bat's wing has bones (mammal), insect's wing is a membranous extension (arthropod)
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