Homologous organs and analogous organs: Major differences
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Homologous organs
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Analogous organs
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1. Adapted for different functions
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Adapted for similar functions
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2. Similar basic plan and origin
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Different body plan and origin
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3. It is due to divergent evolution
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It is due to convergent evolution
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4. It indicates evolutionary relationship
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It does not indicate evolutionary relationship
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Example: Forelimbs of vertebrates
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Example: Wings of insect and birds
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