homophyly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.

Word forms

homophyly homophylies

Etymology

homo- + Ancient Greek φυλή (phulḗ, “clan”) + -y.

Derived words

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