Homologous Definition & Meaning

homologous
adjective
  1. having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function; "the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous"
  2. corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species; "a homologous tissue graft"

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  • "what is a homologous"
    AOL — AOL

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