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Explain the terms analogous and homologous organs with examples.

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Analogous organs : Organs with different structure and components but have common function.
Examples : The wing of a bat and the wing of a bird.
Homologous organs : Organs with similar basic structure but modified to perform different functions.
Examples : Fore limbs of frog, lizard, bird and human.
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