homologies
Pronunciation: [həˈmɑlədʒiz]
Word
Context: "similarity"
(noun) homologies are ways that different things can be similar, especially in shape or structure. It's like when animals of different kinds have similar body parts because they come from a common ancestor.
Example
The scientist found many homologies between the bones of whales and those of extinct land animals.
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There were no homologies found between the fish and the bird, as their structures were completely different.
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What homologies can we see among different species in the animal kingdom?
Context: "relationship"
(noun) homologies can also refer to relationships between things that look or work similarly. This is used a lot in biology and can show how different organisms are related to each other.
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The homologies in DNA sequences helped the researchers understand how closely related the two species are.
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Even though they looked similar, their homologies were limited, indicating they are not closely related.
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What homologies exist between mammals and reptiles?
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