Key differences, features, and comparative analysis of 4 · Evidence — Comparative Anatomy (Homology and Analogy).
| Feature | Homologous organs | Analogous organs |
|---|---|---|
| Structure/origin | Same fundamental structure & origin | Different structure & origin |
| Function | Different functions | Similar functions |
| Evolution type | Divergent evolution | Convergent evolution |
| Animal examples | Forelimbs of whale, bat, cheetah, human (same bones) | Wings of butterfly & bird; eye of octopus & mammal; flippers of penguin & dolphin |
| Plant examples | Thorn & tendril of Bougainvillea & Cucurbita | Sweet potato (root) & potato (stem) |
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