Why are bird wings and insect wings called analogous organs?
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Correct answer: Because both help in flying but their basic structures are different
Analogous organs have a similar function but different structural plans and evolutionary origins. Both bird wings and insect wings enable flight, so their function is comparable. However, a bird wing is a bony forelimb with feathers, whereas an insect wing is an outgrowth associated with the insect body covering and lacks the bird’s limb-bone plan. Therefore option A is correct, not B, C or D.
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Because both help in flying but their basic structures are different
Why is this the correct answer?
Analogous organs have a similar function but different structural plans and evolutionary origins. Both bird wings and insect wings enable flight, so their function is comparable. However, a bird wing is a bony forelimb with feathers, whereas an insect wing is an outgrowth associated with the insect body covering and lacks the bird’s limb-bone plan. Therefore option A is correct, not B, C or D.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Heredity and Evolution.
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