What does homoplasy mean?
Definitions for homoplasy
həˈmɒp lə si, ˈhoʊ məˌplæs i, -ˌpleɪ si, ˈhɒm ə-ho·mo·plasy
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homoplasynoun
A correspondence between the parts or organs of different species acquired as the result of parallel evolution or convergence.
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Homoplasy
Homoplasy, in biology and phylogenetics, is the term used to describe a feature that has been gained or lost independently in separate lineages over the course of evolution. This is different from homology, which is the term used to characterize the similarity of features that can be parsimoniously explained by common ancestry. Homoplasy can arise from both similar selection pressures acting on adapting species, and the effects of genetic drift. Most often, homoplasy is viewed as a similarity in morphological characters. However, homoplasy may also appear in other character types, such as similarity in the genetic sequence, life cycle types or even behavioral traits.
Webster Dictionary
Homoplasynoun
see Homogeny
Etymology: [Homo- + Gr. to form, mold.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of homoplasy in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of homoplasy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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