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Differentiate Between Homology and Analogy. Give One Example of Each. - Biology

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Differentiate between homology and analogy. Give one example of each.

Solution

Homology Analogy
Organs which have similar origin but different functions are called homologous organs. Organs which have the same function but are different in origin are called analogous organs.
This condition is known as
homology.
This condition is known as
analogy.
Example: Wings of birds and forelimbs of humans Example: Wings of birds and wings of insects
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