Explain analogous organs and homologous organs. Identify the analogous and homologous organs amongst the following:
Wings of an insect,wings of a bat,forelimbs of frog,forelimbs of a human.

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(N/A) Analogous organs: These are organs that perform similar functions but have different evolutionary origins and anatomical structures. They represent convergent evolution.
Homologous organs: These are organs that share a common anatomical structure and evolutionary origin,even if they perform different functions. They represent divergent evolution and indicate a common ancestor.
Identification:
Homologous organs: Forelimbs of a frog and forelimbs of a human (both share a similar pentadactyl limb structure).
Analogous organs: Wings of an insect and wings of a bat (both are used for flight but have different structural origins).

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