Autapomorphic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Autapomorphic is an adjective meaning (systematics) Describing any characteristic that has evolved in only a single species (or other taxon).
Meaning
(systematics) Describing any characteristic that has evolved in only a single species (or other taxon).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autoapomorphic, autapomorphous, apomorphic, apomorphous, autapotypic, monophyletic.
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