Q137 / 160 · JIPMER 2006 · Zoology

Set which includes only analogous organs is :

  • A
    wings of butterfly, housefly and bat
  • B
    hindlegs of horse, grasshopper and bat
  • Correct answer
    C
    wings of butterfly and wingspread of bat and birds
  • D
    mandibles of cockroach, mosquito and honey bee

Solution

Analogous organs have similar functions but are different in their structure and origin. Examples : (1) Wings of butterfly, birds and bat have similar functions. (2) Stings of honey bee and scorpion are analogous structures. (3) Fins of fishes and flippers of whales are analogous organs.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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