Skin bracers or fresheners [edit]. These are the mildest form of toners; they contain water and a humectant such as glycerine, and little if any alcohol (0â10%).
analogous. adj. 1. similar or corresponding in some respect. 2. (Biology) biology (of organs and parts) having the same function but different evolutionary origin Compare homologous 4: the paddle of a whale and the fin of a fish are analogous. 3. (Linguistics) linguistics formed by analogy: an analogous plural.
The structures in this case are known as analogous structures. Examples of analogous structures range from wings in flying animals like bats, birds, and insects, to fins in animals like penguins and fish. Plants and other organisms can also demonstrate analogous structures, such as sweet potatoes and potatoes, which have the same function of food storage. And analogous structures can include behavioral traits, such as the songs of many different species of birds.