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synapomorphy [si′nap·ə‚mȯr·fē] (systematics) A derived trait shared by two or more taxa that is believed to reflect their shared ancestry. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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New shared types were also created for newly identified types (ST1088-1092 and 1094-1097), which may either reflect homoplasia (creation of common genetic structures without common ancestor, also called convergence; [16]) or tree synapomorphy (common ancestors). |
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