Distinguish between homologous and analogous organs.

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Homologous organs Analogous organs
The anatomy is the same. The anatomy is different.
These structures develop in the related organisms. These structures develop in unrelated organisms.
They perform different functions. They perform the same functions.
The organs are inherited from the same ancestor. The organs are not inherited from the same ancestor.
The structure and origin are the same. The structure and origin are different.

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Homologous organs	Analogous organs
The anatomy is the same.	The anatomy is different.
These structures develop in the related organisms.	These structures develop in unrelated organisms.
They perform different functions.	They perform the same functions.
The organs are inherited from the same ancestor.	The organs are not inherited from the same ancestor.
The structure and origin are the same.	The structure and origin are different.