Homophyly Definition
hōmə-fīlē, hŏmə-, hō-mŏfə-lē
noun
(biology, archaic) That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
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Noun
Singular:
homophyly
Plural:
homophyliesOrigin of Homophyly
homo- + Ancient Greek φυλή (phulÄ“, “clan") +"Ž -y.
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