Apomorphic Definition

adjective

(taxonomy, of a characteristic) Distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the same ancestor.

The possession of cilia is an apomorphic trait of this family.
Wiktionary
(taxonomy, of a taxon) Distinguished by such characteristics.
The genus is highly apomorphic.
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Origin of Apomorphic

  • apo- +‎ -morphic

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