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What are homologous organs ? Give an example of it in an animal and in a plant.

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Organs having same origin and fundamental structure, but different in functions are called as homologous organs. e.g.,
In Animals. e.g., Forelimbs of frog, lizard, pigeon, bats, whale, horse, Man etc., Mouth parts of Insects.
In Plants. Thorns of Bongainvillea and stem tendrils in Cucurbits.
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