1. to show or demonstrate that structures or characteristics in different organisms correspond due to common evolutionary origin
Usage: biology; third person singular present tense

Examples

• The biologist homologizes the wing bones of bats with the arm bones of humans.
• This research homologizes similar protein structures across different species.
• The scientist homologizes these developmental patterns in vertebrates.
• The study homologizes genetic sequences to trace evolutionary relationships.
• She homologizes the forelimbs of mammals to show their common ancestry.
• The textbook homologizes various anatomical features across animal groups.