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Homoplastic

UK
/ˌhɒməˈplæstɪk/
US
/ˌhoʊməˈplæstɪk/
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Translation of "homoplastic" into Russian

homoplastic
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˌhɒməˈplæstɪk/
US
/ˌhoʊməˈplæstɪk/
homoplastic
more homoplastic Comp.
most homoplastic Super.
The researchers observed homoplastic traits in the species.
Исследователи наблюдали гомопластические черты у этого вида.

Definitions

homoplastic
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˌhɒməˈplæstɪk/
US
/ˌhoʊməˈplæstɪk/
Having a similar structure or function due to convergent evolution, not because of a common ancestry.
The wings of bats and birds are homoplastic, as they evolved independently to serve the function of flight.
Of, relating to, or involving a tissue graft between individuals of the same species (a homograft).
The surgeon opted for a homoplastic skin graft to cover the burn wound.

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