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

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Different between homology and analogy are:

Sr. NoHomologyAnalogy
1Organisms having the same structure developed along different directions due to adaptations/ different functions.Different structures having the same function ( in different organisms).
2Result of divergent evolution.Result of convergent evolution.
3Indicates common ancestry.Does not indicate common ancestry.
4Anatomically same structures.Anatomically different structures.
Example: Forelimbs of whale - bats - cheetah - human // Thorns of Bougainvillea - tendrils of cucurbitsExample: Wings of butterfly and birds // Sweet potato and potato



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