"heterophyly" meaning in All languages combined

See heterophyly on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From hetero- + -phyly. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|hetero|phyly}} hetero- + -phyly Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} heterophyly (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The tendency of different types of individuals to form relationships. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
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