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homologic

homologic

9.9
Body parts that come from the same ancestor, even if they do different things
  • adjective
  • /ˌhoʊməˈlɒdʒɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : homólogo
  • The wings of a bird and the forelegs of a lizard are homologic structures.

Examples

  • The forelimbs of mammals are homologic despite their different functions.

  • Scientists study homologic features to understand evolutionary relationships between species.

  • Even though their functions differ, these bones are considered homologic in origin.

  • Bird wings and bat wings are homologic structures.

  • Even though their functions differ, these bones are considered homologic in origin.

  • The forelimbs of mammals are homologic despite their different functions.

  • Scientists study homologic features to understand evolutionary relationships between species.

Synonyms

homologous
vshomologic
  • Specialized
2 7.7

Having the same basic structure and origin, often in body parts like arms and wings

emphasizes similar evolutionary origin rather than identical origin or structure
homological
vshomologic
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Coming from the same ancestor even if they have different functions

is used mainly for organs or body parts, not all biological structures

Surface Forms

homologic positive

Morphology

homologic = homology (semi-transparent) = homology + ic

Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' to the technical noun 'homology'; meaning is directly related but is specialized and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Homologic comes from the Greek part homo- meaning 'same' and a second part like in biology that means 'study' or 'relation'. So homologic describes body parts that are 'the same in origin' even when they do different jobs.