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homologous

[huh-mol-uh-guhs, hoh-] / həˈmɒl ə gəs, hoʊ- /


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Homologous characteristics that have evolved more recently are shared only within smaller groups of organisms.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Homologous structures share a similar embryonic origin; analogous organs have a similar function.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Homologous traits share an evolutionary path that led to the development of that trait, and analogous traits do not.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Homologous chromosomes are matched pairs containing genes for the same traits in identical locations along their length.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Homologous parts, from having the same nature, are apt to blend together, and, when many exist, to vary in number.

From The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication — Volume 2 by Darwin, Charles




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