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Anapomorphic vs Apomorphic - What's the difference?

anapomorphic | apomorphic | Related terms |

Anapomorphic is a related term of apomorphic.

anapomorphic

Not English

Anapomorphic has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

apomorphic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (taxonomy, of a characteristic) Distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the same ancestor
    • 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

    * apomorphically

    Coordinate terms

    * plesiomorphic

    Related terms

    * anapomorphic