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Differentiate between homology and analogy. Give one example of each. [3]

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HomologyAnalogyThe organs which have similarThe organs which have sameorigin (same internal structure)function but are different inbut different functions are calledorigin are called analogoushomologous organs.organs.Homology indicates divergentAnalogy indicated convergentevolution and common ancestoryevolution.Example : Wings of birds andExample : Eye of the octopusforelimbs of humansand of mammals.
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