congenerous vs homologous

congenerous

adj
  • Belonging to the same taxonomic genus; congeneric 

  • Having the same (kind of) origin or action 

homologous

adj
  • Having the same morphology as another chromosome or locus; relating to a homologue. 

  • Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group. 

  • In corresponding proportion. 

  • Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities. 

  • Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin. 

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