Differences between Homologous & Analogous organs
| Homologous organs |
Analogous organs |
| 1. The body organs which are similar in origin, but may have different function |
1. The body organs which are similar in function but have different origin. |
| 2. Their basic structure is similar |
2. The basic structure is different. |
| 3. Their function may be similar or different |
3. Their function is similar. |
| 4. Examples – Fore limb of man , horses, whale. |
4. Examples – Wings of birds, bat, insects et |
