Give differences between homologous structures and analogous structures.

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Homologous structure Analogous structure
$(1)$ Similar in anatomy. $(1)$ Dissimilar in anatomy.
$(2)$ Perform dissimilar functions. $(2)$ Perform similar functions.
$(3)$ Develop in related organisms. $(3)$ Develop in unrelated organisms.
$(4)$ Inherited from a common ancestor. $(4)$ Not inherited from a common ancestor.
$(5)$ Similar developmental pattern. $(5)$ Developmental pattern is not similar.
$(6)$ Similar structure and origin. $(6)$ Dissimilar in structure and origin.

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