Talk:Analogy (biology)

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I disagree with the dichotomy that Analogy contrasts with Homology. Homologous structures can have analogous functions. For example, the forelimbs of cats and dogs are homologous and analogous. But homologous structures can also have non-analogous functions. For example, the forelimbs of dogs and bats are homologous, but not analogous. Conversely, as recognized in this stub, analogous structures are not necessarily homologous; the wings of bats and insects are analogous, but clearly not homologous. --Pkatz 18:33, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

What we really need is references. If you feel like supplying some, please make the changes required. Richard001 10:06, 27 October 2007 (UTC)