homologous
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/həʊˈmɑːləɡəs/
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/həˈmɒləɡəs/
adjective
R
Having a similar structure or function in different species due to shared ancestry.
The wings of a bird and the arms of a human are homologous, meaning they share a similar underlying structure.
translation
Having a similar structure or function in different species due to shared ancestry.