Homologous
Pronunciation: /hɑːˈmɑːləɡəs/
Homologous (adjective)
- Having a similar structure or position due to shared ancestry.
- Referring to chromosomes that pair during cell division because they have the same genes.
Examples
- The wings of bats and birds are homologous structures.
- Homologous limbs in mammals show evolutionary relationships.
Common collocations: homologous structures, homologous features, homologous chromosomes, homologous pairing