apomorphy
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The presence of ischium in birds is an apomorphic character compared to the ancestral condition without it.
Definition:a distinctive feature of a lineage that is not found in its ancestors but is present in its descendants, serving as evidence of evolutionary relationships.
From apomorphic character
Example:Paleontologists often use apomorphies to identify homologous features and classify newly discovered fossils.
Definition:a system of classification that uses apomorphic characters as the primary criteria for grouping organisms.
From apomorphy-based classification
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