homologs
/ˈhɑməˌlɔɡz/
noun
- Things that are homologous; items that share a common origin or structural correspondence.
- In genetics, the two copies of a gene on paired chromosomes are called homologs.
- The researcher compared the homologs across different species to understand evolution.
- The forelimbs of whales and bats are homologs, both derived from a common mammalian ancestor.