The law of probability.
Homoplasy refers to similarities between species that are not inherited from a common ancestor, while homology refers to similarities that are inherited from a common ancestor. In evolutionary biology, homoplasy is considered a result of convergent evolution, where similar traits evolve independently in different species, while homology indicates a shared evolutionary history.
proposed hypothesis of homology based on similarity.
Homology is frequently found in organic chemistry.
Homology
homology
Physical homology, Genetic homology, and Ecological niche
Evolution
Molecular homology refers to similarities in DNA or protein sequences among different organisms. These similarities suggest a common evolutionary ancestry and are used to infer evolutionary relationships and trace the diversification of species over time. Molecular homology is a key principle in molecular biology and evolutionary studies.
Homology- Evolved from a common ancestor Analogous- 2 similar structures that evolved differently
James W. Vick has written: 'Homology theory' -- subject(s): Homology theory
Renzo A. Piccinini has written: 'CW-complexes, homology theory' -- subject(s): Complexes, Homology theory
The key distinction between homology and homoplasy is that homology is when similar traits are inherited from a common ancestor, while homoplasy is when similar traits evolve independently in different species.