apomorphic

English

Etymology

From apomorphy +‎ -ic.

Adjective

apomorphic (comparative more apomorphic, superlative most apomorphic)

  1. (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.
  2. (taxonomy) Of a taxon, distinguished by such characteristics.
    The genus is highly apomorphic.

Derived terms

  • anapomorphic

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