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Homomorphy (Noun)

Meaning

Similarity of form.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The species displayed remarkable homomorphy despite being reproductively isolated from one another.
  • However, this concept is often misunderstood and homomorphy should not be equated with homology.
  • A fundamental assumption of comparative anatomy is that the homomorphy observed among different organisms is due to inherited similarity.
  • One type of convergent evolution results from the adaptation of unrelated species to a similar function, resulting in homomorphy.
  • This observed level of homomorphy likely reflects the fact that both groups possess similar ancestral traits.

Synonyms

  • Homomorphism

Hypernyms

  • Similarity
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