Question

Explain homologous and analogous characteristics. Give 4 examples each.

Answer 1

Homologous Structures or Organs: The structure which are similar in their morphology , anatomy, genetics and embryology but dissimilar in their functions are called homologous ...

Answer 2

Analogies are the result of convergent evolution. Interestingly, though bird and bat wings are analogous as wings, as forelimbs they are homologous. Birds and bats did not inherit wings from a common ancestor with wings, but they did inherit forelimbs from a common ancestor with forelimbs.