noun
- Plural of homogeny; instances or states of similarity in structure or origin due to common descent or development.
Usage: technical; biology; rare in modern usage; homology is the preferred term
Examples
- The homogenies between human and primate skeletal structures suggest a shared evolutionary ancestor.
- Biologists study homogenies to understand the relationships between different species.
- The homogenies observed in embryonic development across vertebrates provide evidence for evolution.