"autapomorphy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: autapomorphies [plural]
Etymology: From aut- + apomorphy. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|auto-|apomorphy|alt1=aut-}} aut- + apomorphy Head templates: {{en-noun}} autapomorphy (plural autapomorphies)
  1. (cladistics) A derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon Categories (topical): Taxonomy Derived forms: autapomorphic Related terms: synapomorphy

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