heterophyly
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The size of the florets in two different plant species developing similar characteristics due to climate change is an example of phylogenetic heterophyly.
Definition:A type of heterophyly where species within a single clade independently develop similar traits.
From phylogenetic heterophyly
Example:The researchers found heterophyletic features in the wing structures of two distant butterfly species.
Definition:Relating to or being a case of heterophyly, where related species evolve similar features but through different genetic backgrounds.
From heterophyletic
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