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Question
The wings of a housefly and the wings of a sparrow are an example of :
(a) analogous organs
(b) vestigial organs
(c) respiratory organs
(d) homologous organs
Solution 1
analogous organs
The wings of a housefly and that of a sparrow are an example of analogous organs, as their basic structure is different, but they are used for the same purpose; i.e., flying.
Solution 2
analogous organs
The wings of a housefly and that of a sparrow are an example of analogous organs, as their basic structure is different, but they are used for the same purpose; i.e., flying.
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