difference between homologous and analogous structures

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Homologous Analogous
Similar in anatomy Dissimilar in anatomy
Doing dissimilar functions Perform similar functions
Develop in related animals Develop in unrelated animals
Inherited from common ancestor Not inherited from common ancestor
Similar developmental pattern Dissimilar developmental pattern
Similar structure and origin Dissimilar structure and origin

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Homologous	Analogous
Similar in anatomy	Dissimilar in anatomy
Doing dissimilar functions	Perform similar functions
Develop in related animals	Develop in unrelated animals
Inherited from common ancestor	Not inherited from common ancestor
Similar developmental pattern	Dissimilar developmental pattern
Similar structure and origin	Dissimilar structure and origin