CBSE Class 10 Answered
Hi Satyajit,
Homologous Organs |
Analaogous Organs |
Homologous organs have similar origin n basic structure but perform different functions in different organisms |
Analogous organs are different in basic structure but perform same functions. |
Homologous organs show divergent evolution |
Analogous organs show convergent evolution. |
They develop in related organisms. |
They develop in unrelated organisms. |
Example- Forelimb of a frog and man seem to be built from the same basic design of bones but they perform different functions. |
Example- Wings of birds and bats look similar. But in birds wings are covered by feathers all along the arm but the wings of bats is skin folds stretched between elongated fingers. |