homotaxis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Similarity in formation of parts.
  2. Similarity in the lithostratigraphic or biostratigraphic vertical sequence of rock strata in different locations that are not necessarily similar in age.

Word forms

homotaxis

Etymology

From homo- + taxis.

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