Homoeomerous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hoʊmiˈɑməɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Homoeomerous is an adjective meaning (biology) Having similar quantities or variations pertaining to parts of structure.
Meaning
(biology) Having similar quantities or variations pertaining to parts of structure.
More Meanings
- (mycology) Composed entirely of thread-like hyphae.
- Being the same whether whole or divided into parts.
Example Sentences
A lump of bronze differs from a statue in being homoeomerous; it is divisible into lumps of bronze, whereas the statue is not divisible into statues.
Word Forms
- homeomerous
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homoiomerous, homeomerous, homeomorphous, heteromerous, homoeomorphous, isomerous.
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