Question

what is analogous and homologous? ​

Answer 1

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Analogous is a term used in biology to refer to body parts that have a similar function but differ in structure, such as the wings of a bird and the wings of an airplane.

A homologous trait is any characteristic which is derived by evolution from a common ancestor. This is contrasted to analogous traits: similarities between organisms that were evolved separately...

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Answer 2

Answer:

Analogous

Analogous structures are similar structures in unrelated organisms. These structures are similar because they do the same job, not because they share common ancestry.

Homologous

Homologous structures are similar structures in related organisms. The most important thing to remember about homologous structures is that they share common ancestry. In other words, only organisms that are somehow related to each other can have homologous structures.