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Synapomorphy — In evolutionary biology, a synapomorphy is a derived character state shared by two or more terminal groups (taxa included in a cladistic analysis as further indivisible units) and inherited from their most recent common ancestor. Derived in this… … Wikipedia
synapomorphy — Shared derived character state that unites two or more members of a monophyletic group, e.g. the presence of a glandular collar at the leaflet base is a synapomorphy for a monophyletic group comprising Zamia macrochiera and Z. manicata; a… … Expanded glossary of Cycad terms
synapomorphy — a character shared by two or more organisms or groups and inherited from an immediately preceding or recent common ancestor (shared derived character). Diagnoses a clade or monophyletic group … Dictionary of ichthyology
synapomorphy — n. [Gr. syn, together; apo, separate; morphe, form] The sharing of derived characters by several species; see plesiomorphy … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
synapomorphy — noun A derived trait that is shared by two or more taxa of shared ancestry Ant: plesiomorphy … Wiktionary
synapomorphy — syn·ap·o·mor·phy … English syllables
synapomorphy — … Useful english dictionary
Cladistics — For the scientific journal, see Cladistics (journal). Part of a series on Evolutionary Biology … Wikipedia
nature, philosophy of — Introduction the discipline that investigates substantive issues regarding the actual features of nature as a reality. The discussion here is divided into two parts: the philosophy of physics and the philosophy of biology. In this… … Universalium
Oryzomys — Temporal range: Rancholabrean (300,000 years before present) – present Marsh rice rat (Oryzomys palustris) Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
