Homologous
Homologous adjective - Having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function.
Usage example: the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous
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Synonyms for Homologous
Homological and homologous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Homological" instead an adjective "Homologous".
Homological
Homological adjective - Similar in evolutionary origin but not in function.
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Synonyms for Homological
Homologous and homological are semantically related. You can use "Homologous" instead an adjective "Homological".
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