autapomorph

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noun

An organism that possesses a derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon.

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Meanings

nounautapomorph (plural autapomorphs)

plural autapomorphs

  1. An organism that possesses a derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon.
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APA

autapomorph. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autapomorph

MLA

“autapomorph.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autapomorph. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “autapomorph,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autapomorph.

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