adjective
- Of or relating to organisms or structures that have a common evolutionary origin; derived from the same ancestral form.
- Produced by or involving the same genetic material or ancestry.
Usage: biology; formal
Usage: genetics; technical
Examples
- The homogenetic structures of bat wings and human arms suggest a shared evolutionary ancestor.
- Scientists studied homogenetic populations to understand genetic variation within species.
- The homogenetic origin of these organs is evident from their similar bone structure.
- Homogenetic organisms often share more genetic similarities than distantly related species.
- The research focused on homogenetic lineages to trace evolutionary pathways.