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Define homologous organ.

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–Homology refers to the traits inherited by two different organisms from a common ancestry. 

–Homologous organs are those organs which are similar in structure and different in function. 

–These organs have similar origin & different function. e.g.

(i) Forelimbs of vertebrates having pentadactyl limbs of similar origin and similar arrangement of bones. Muscles etc.  



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