apomorphic
apomorphic · more apomorphic · most apomorphic
apomorph
Of a characteristic, distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the…Of a characteristic, distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the same ancestor.
Meaning
2 sensesOf a characteristic, distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the same ancestor.
The possession of cilia is an apomorphic trait of this family.
apomorph
Of a taxon, distinguished by such characteristics.
The genus is highly apomorphic.
Translations
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By meaning 1
distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the same ancestor:
Origin
Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ)bor.Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ)bor.
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Forms
more apomorphic, most apomorphic| Comparative | more apomorphic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most apomorphic Lesson |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedapomorphically
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form