Question

4 difference between homologous and analogous organs ​

Answer 1

HOMOLOGOUS ORGANS

1. Homologous organs have similar origin  n basic structure but perform different functions in different organisms

1. Homologous organs show divergent evolution.
2. They develop in related organisms.
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5. Example- Forelimb of a frog and man seem to be built from the same basic design of bones but they perform different functions.

Analogous organs

1. Analogous organs are different in basic structure but perform same functions.
2. Analogous organs show convergent evolution.
3. They develop in unrelated organisms.
4. Example- Wings of birds and bats look similar. But in birds wings are covered by feathers all along the arm but the wings of bats is skin folds stretched between elongated fingers.