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homologous in German

homologous in German is homolog — homologous means matching or similar to something else in some way.

homologous in German

homolog
adj

What does "homologous" mean?

  1. adj Matching or similar to something else in some way.
  2. adj In a matching or equivalent proportion.
  3. adj (biology) Describes a body part that matches a similar part in another species because both evolved from the same ancestor.
    "Flippers and hands are homologous structures."
  4. adj Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
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homologous in a sentence

  • Flippers and hands are homologous structures.

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What is "homologous" in German?
"homologous" in German is homolog. homologous means: Matching or similar to something else in some way.
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