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(systematics) Describing any characteristic that has evolved in only a single species (or other taxon)

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autapomorphic

Source Word

autapomorphic

Adjective

(systematics) Describing any characteristic that has evolved in only a single species (or other taxon)

Japanese Meaning

単一の種または系統に固有であり、他の分類群とは共有されない進化的特徴

The biologist argued that the elongated beak was autapomorphic for that island finch, distinguishing it from its mainland relatives.

生物学者は、その長く伸びたくちばしはその島のフィンチに特有の派生形質であり、本土の近縁種と区別されると主張した。

Sense（1）

(systematics) Describing any characteristic that has evolved in only a single species (or other taxon)

more autapomorphic

（ comparative ）

most autapomorphic

（ superlative ）