apomorphic

== English == === Etymology === From apomorphy +‎ -ic. === Adjective === apomorphic (comparative more apomorphic, superlative most apomorphic) (taxonomy) Of a characteristic, distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the same ancestor. Coordinate term: plesiomorphic (taxonomy) Of a taxon, distinguished by such characteristics. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====