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homogeny

/həˈmɒdʒ.ə.ni/

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noun

/həˈmɒdʒ.ə.ni/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее сходство в строении или функциях между разными видами или организмами, обусловленное общим эволюционным происхождением.

A noun referring to similarity in structure or function between different species or organisms that is due to shared evolutionary ancestry.

uncountable

  1. Similarity due to common ancestryC2formalscientific

    In biology, the similarity of structures or traits in different species that is derived from a common evolutionary origin.

    ruГомогения

    • The forelimbs of mammals show homogeny, indicating a shared ancestor.
    • Homogeny is a key concept in understanding evolutionary relationships.
    • Scientists study homogeny to trace the lineage of different species.

    Synonymshomology

Forms
  • homogenies plural form
  • homogenies' possessive plural form
  • homogeny's possessive singular form