Define analogous and homologous traits and provide an example of each

What will be an ideal response?


Homologies are structures that are shared by species on the basis of descent from a common
ancestor (Hox genes) and analogies are similarities between organisms based strictly on common
function, with no assumed evolutionary descent (wings on butterflies and birds).

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