What does homology mean?
A relationship of correspondence or similarity between structures, functions, or organisms, especially in different species. In biology, homology is the existence of a common evolutionary origin for two or more structures or organisms.
Example
"The study of homology between different species has led to a greater understanding of the evolutionary history of life on Earth."
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