Homophyly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homophyly is a noun meaning (biology, archaic) That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
Meaning
(biology, archaic) That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.
Example Sentences
The concept of homophyly suggests that people who share similar backgrounds are more likely to feel comfortable with each other
Word Forms
- homophylies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homology, homotypy, homeomorphy, homodynamy, homogeny, orthology.
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