syn·ap·o·mor·phy
| \ (ˌ)si-ˈna-pə-ˌmȯr-fē
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plural synapomorphies
Definition of synapomorphy
: a character or trait that is shared by two or more taxonomic groups and is derived through evolution from a common ancestral form
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“Synapomorphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synapomorphy. Accessed 20 May. 2022.
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