autapomorphic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

autapomorphy +‎ -ic

Adjective[edit]

autapomorphic (comparative more autapomorphic, superlative most autapomorphic)

  1. (systematics) Describing any characteristic that has evolved in only a single species (or other taxon)

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