The forelimbs of a frog, a bird and a man show the same basic design (or basic structure) of bones. What name is given to such organs?

Organs that are similar in structures are known as homologous organs because they have basic design of bones but they have different functions. Forelimbs of frog are used to prop up the front ends of the body when at rest, forelimbs of bird are used for flying, and forelimbs of man are used for grasping.


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