Autapomorphy

Quick meaning: Autapomorphy is a noun meaning (cladistics) A derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon.

Meaning

(cladistics) A derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon.

Example Sentences

In their article, these authors gave a full description of the specimen and concluded that the species was not only lacking several characteristics typical for the genus Gonocephalus but presented additional characters that would justify the removal of G. mjobergi from Gonocephalus.They abstained from naming a new genus based on autapomorphies, given that this would be of no phylogenetic relevance and limited taxonomic use, and deferred a decision until more material became available for study.

Word Forms

• autapomorphies

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include autapomorph, autoapomorphy, autopomorphy, synapomorphy, autoapomorph, symplesiomorphy.

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