What does plesiomorphic mean?
Plesiomorphic means (cladistics) Sharing a character state with an ancestral clade; primitive..
Plesiomorphic
/ˌplizioʊˈmɔɹfɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
(cladistics) Sharing a character state with an ancestral clade; primitive..
Definitions by Sense
- (cladistics) Sharing a character state with an ancestral clade; primitive.
- Plesiomorphous.
Example Sentences
[T]he cockroach Polyphaga may represent a condition more plesiomorphic than in other Dictyoptera, but it could as well be paedomorphic, and therefore more derived than in other Dictyoptera [72].
"The cranium is clearly plesiomorphic in overall form, presenting primitive traits shared by earlier hominins," the authors wrote.
Synonyms for plesiomorphic
Antonyms for plesiomorphic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more plesiomorphic
- most plesiomorphic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for plesiomorphic?
Common synonyms include primitive, basal.
What is the opposite of plesiomorphic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use plesiomorphic in a sentence?
[T]he cockroach Polyphaga may represent a condition more plesiomorphic than in other Dictyoptera, but it could as well be paedomorphic, and therefore more derived than in other Dictyoptera [72].
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