Isomorphic (Adjective)
Meaning
Having similar appearance but genetically different.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Although the butterfly species have an isomorphic appearance with vibrant blue wings, DNA testing reveals they belong to different genetic lineages.
- In spite of the superficial isomorphic features between the organisms, the variations in their molecular makeup indicated a clear genetic divergence.
- Several marine fish have isomorphic appearances with slight color variations that have puzzled marine biologists and highlighted their need for a comprehensive genetic study.
- Even with the discovery of modern techniques in taxonomy, certain animal species are so isomorphic in their morphological appearance that a DNA test is still necessary for an accurate identification.
- However, subsequent research and a comparative analysis have suggested that some populations within these organisms possess genetic dissimilarities beneath their superficially isomorphic exteriors.