Question

Difference between homologous and analogous structure of animals

Answer 1

Answer:

Analogous structures have different evolutionary ancestries but they have the same function. Examples of these types of structures are the wings of birds, bats and insects. Homologous structures are the opposite; they have similar ancestries and common traits but maybe not have the same function in an organism.

Answer 2

Homologuos organ of animal are those organ in which they have same basic structure but different function.

Analogous organ are those organ of animals having same function but different basic structure.