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