homological, homologous, analogous

Sarah G.
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  1. homological
    similar in evolutionary origin but not in function
  2. homologous
    similar in position, structure, function, or characteristics
  3. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  4. heterologous
    derived from organisms of a different but related species
  5. autologous
    derived from organisms of the selfsame individual
  6. heterological
    not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
  7. ineluctable
    impossible to avoid or evade
Created on Wed Aug 06 08:48:20 EDT 2008

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