Question

How do you differentiate homologous organs from analogous organs?

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Homologous organs	Analogous organs
1.	The homologous organs have been inherited from common ancestors, with similar developmental pattern in embryos.	Analogous structures are shown in a batwing, a bird wing and an insect wing.
2.	The forelimbs of a human hand, a front leg of a cat, the flipper of a whale and a bat’s, wing look dissimilar and adapted for different functions.	The analogous organs look similar but perform similar functions.
3.	Their mode of development and the basic structure of bone are similar.	They have a different origin. Wings of insect are membranous extensions whereas wings of a bat is a bony structure. But performing the same function of flying.