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How do you differentiate homologous organs from
analogous organs?

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Homologous organs Analogous organs
The homologous organs are those which have inherited from common ancestors with similar developmental pattern in embryos. The Analogous organs look similar and perform similar functions,but they have different origin and developmental pattern
Their mode of development and basic structure are similar. Their basic structures are different.
Eg. A human hand ,flipper of a whale,Bat's wing. Eg. Wings of bat,wing of bird,wing of insects.

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