Autapomorph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autapomorph is a noun meaning (cladistics) An organism that possesses a derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon.
Meaning
(cladistics) An organism that possesses a derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon.
Word Forms
- autapomorphs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autapomorphy, autoapomorph, autopomorphy, autoapomorphy, synapomorphy, apomorph.
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