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apomorph
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English
Etymology
Noun
apomorph (plural apomorphs)
- (phylogenetics) An organism existing in an evolutionary state that represents a morphological change as compared to a previous state.
- Synonym: derived characteristic
- Antonym: pleisiomorph
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Pronunciation
Adjective
apomorph (strong nominative masculine singular apomorpher, not comparable)
Declension
Positive forms of apomorph (uncomparable)
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