homophyly
Meanings
noun
- That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
Word forms
Etymology
homo- + Ancient Greek φυλή (phulḗ, “clan”) + -y.
Derived words
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