synapomorphy
noun
syn·ap·o·mor·phy
(ˌ)si-ˈna-pə-ˌmȯr-fē 
plural synapomorphies
: a character or trait that is shared by two or more taxonomic groups and is derived through evolution from a common ancestral form
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“Synapomorphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synapomorphy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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