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apomorphic
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Etymology
Adjective
apomorphic (comparative more apomorphic, superlative most apomorphic)
- (taxonomy) Of a characteristic, distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the same ancestor.
- Coordinate term: plesiomorphic
- The possession of cilia is an apomorphic trait of this family.
- (taxonomy) Of a taxon, distinguished by such characteristics.
- The genus is highly apomorphic.
Derived terms
Related terms
- anapomorphic
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