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homologies

Pronunciation: [həˈmɑlədʒiz]

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Learn how to use homologies in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

What homologies exist between mammals and reptiles?

How to pronounce homologies

Pronunciation: [həˈmɑlədʒiz]

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