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Homology

Verb / ˈhəʊˈmɔ:ˈləʊ / Another word for homology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Homology refers to the similarity between structures in different organisms that are due to common ancestry.

Synonyms & similar words

analogy correspondence similarity parallelism likeness affinity resemblance correlation comparison association agreement connection kinship relatedness consanguinity interrelation corollary homogeneousness sameness identity

Example sentences

  1. The homology between the human and chimpanzee genomes is over 98%.
  2. The homology between the wings of a bird and the wings of a bat is due to their shared ancestry.
  3. The homology of the human arm bone to the forelimb of a dog is evidence of common ancestry.
  4. Scientists use homology to study the evolution of different species.

Quotes

  • The homology between the wings of birds and those of bats is an analogue that falls under the category of adaptive resemblance.
  • Homology is the fundamental principle underlying the classification of organisms into groups.
  • Homology is the key to comparative anatomy and to evolutionary theory.

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