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Two organs which are similar in structur...

Two organs which are similar in structure and origin, but not necessarily in function are called
Or
The organs of different species that are related to each other through common descent though becomes functionally different are called

A

Homologous

B

Analogous

C

Apocrine

D

None of these

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A

Homologous organs are similar in structure and origin but not necessarily in function. Hence, organs from different species having a similar basic form, microscopic strucutres, body position and embryonic development are said to be homologous.
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