homogeny

ho·mog·e·ny

(hə-mŏj′ə-nē, hō-)

n. pl. ho·mog·e·nies

Similarity of structure between organs or parts, possibly of dissimilar function, that are related by common descent.

[Greek homogeneia, community of origin, from homogenēs, of the same race, family, kind; see homogeneous.]

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homogeny

(hɒˈmɒdʒɪnɪ)

(Biology) biology similarity in structure of individuals or parts because of common ancestry

[C19: from Greek homogeneia community of origin, from homogenēs of the same kind]

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homogeny - (biology) similarity because of common evolution

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