Question

Classify each pair of structures as either analogous or homologous.

Assignment Score: 12.8% Resources [ Give Up? Hint Check Answer < Question 4 of 23 > Attempt 3 Classify each pair of structures as either analogous or homologous. Analogous Homologous Answer Bank bat forelimb and bird forelimb bat wings and bird wings fly legs and mouse legs carnivorous plant trap and maple leaf dog tail and cat tail shark dorsal fin and dolphin dorsal fin

Answer 1

Homologous structures share a similar embryonic origin. These structures have similar structure but different functions.

Analogous organs have a similar function but different structure.

• Analogous - Bat wings and bird wings, Shark dorsal fin and dolphin dorsal fin, fly legs and mouse legs
• Homologous - Bat forelimb and bird forelimb, carnivorous plant trap and maple leaf, dog tail and cat tail

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