plesimorphism (Meaning)

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plesimorphism (n.)

The property possessed by some substances of crystallizing in closely similar forms while unlike in chemical composition.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Plesimorphism, resembling an ancestral form, exhibited by certain structures in organisms.
The plesimorphic trait of having a long, bushy tail persisted in the species despite its adaptation to urban environments.
Scientists studied plesimorphic features in fossil specimens to trace evolutionary relationships between species.
The plesimorphic condition of the beak in this bird species contrasts with the derived beak shape of its closely related counterparts.
Plesimorphism can be a useful tool for reconstructing phylogenetic trees, indicating ancestral traits within a group.
The plesimorphic wing structure of bats hints at their distant relationship to mammalian forms.
Analyzing plesimorphic characters can provide insights into the evolutionary history and divergence patterns of species.
The plesimorphic state of a gene may be maintained due to selective constraints or environmental pressures.
In developmental biology, plesimorphism refers to the retention of ancestral characteristics during embryonic development.
Plesimorphic traits often play a role in species recognition and mate selection, facilitating the maintenance of ancestral features.

The property possessed by some substances of crystallizing in closely similar forms while unlike in chemical composition.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Plesimorphism, resembling an ancestral form, exhibited by certain structures in organisms.

The plesimorphic trait of having a long, bushy tail persisted in the species despite its adaptation to urban environments.

Scientists studied plesimorphic features in fossil specimens to trace evolutionary relationships between species.

The plesimorphic condition of the beak in this bird species contrasts with the derived beak shape of its closely related counterparts.