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Homologous organs Analogous organs

Homologous organs
Analogous organs
i. Homologous organs show same structural plan.
ii. Functions performed by the homologous organs are different.
iii. Homologous organs explain the common ancestry in the evolution.
iv. Forelimb of a man, front leg of a bull, wing of a bird, fin of a whale are all homologous organs. 
1. Analogous organs show different structure in different animals.
ii. Functions performed by the analogous organs are always the same.
iii. analogous organs explain the common adaptation due to common habitats.
iv. Wing of a bird and wing of an insect, tail fin of a lobster and tail flukes of whale are analogous organs.