Organs that are functionally different but structurally alike are termed as:
Correct answer: C. Homologous organs
- A. Vestigial Organs
- B. Comparative embryology organs
- C. Homologous organs
- D. None of the given options
Explanation
Homologous organs are referred to as the organs/traits that are inherited by two different organisms but from the same ancestry. Example: The forelimbs of a man, the forelimbs of a cat, the flippers of a whale, and the wings of a bat. Vestigial organs are rudimentary anatomical structures that are retained in a species despite having lost their primary ancestral function. Comparative embryology is the branch of embryology that compares and contrasts embryos of different species, showing how all animals are related.
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