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Homoplastic
UK
/ˌhɒməˈplæstɪk/
US
/ˌhoʊməˈplæstɪk/
Translation homoplastic into russian
homoplastic
Adjective
UK
/ˌhɒməˈplæstɪk/
US
/ˌhoʊməˈplæstɪk/
The researchers observed homoplastic traits in the species.
Исследователи наблюдали гомопластические черты у этого вида.
Definitions
homoplastic
Adjective
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.
Relating to or denoting tissues or organs that are similar in structure or function but not derived from a common ancestor.
The homoplastic nature of the dolphin's fin and the shark's fin is a result of adaptation to similar aquatic environments.