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    homologous

    homologous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word homologous

    Definition
    (adj) having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
    Example Sentence
    • the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous
    Definition
    (adj) corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
    Example Sentence
    • a homologous tissue graft
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for homologous

homo+log , homo means same ,log is people , so people look same in structure

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