homologous

Meanings

• adjective

  belonging or pertaining to the same evolutionary origin or development; similar in structure, function, or origin.

  - "The human and chimpanzee skeletons are homologous."
  - "The wings of a bird and the arms of a human are homologous structures."

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Pronunciation

1. /həˈmɒləɡəs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=311290"

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Antonyms

heterologous

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Variants

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homologous

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Etymology

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From Greek homologos, meaning 'same-speaking' or 'agreeing'.

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Trivia

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1. Homologous structures are often used as evidence of common ancestry in the study of evolution.

2. The term 'homologous' was first introduced in the field of embryology by Karl Ernst von Baer in the 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. analogous: Another term used in biology to describe structures or traits that serve similar functions but have different evolutionary origins.

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Culture

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Homologous is a term used extensively in biology and anatomy, particularly in the study of evolution and comparative anatomy. It has been used in various works of literature and science to describe similarities between different species or structures.

How to Memorize "homologous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize similar structures or organisms to remember the meaning of homologous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of similarity or evolution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Homologous equals similar origins' to remember the meaning.

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