homoplasy

Meanings

• noun

  The phenomenon of similar forms or structures arising in different taxa, often due to convergent evolution.

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Variants

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homoplasies , homoplasy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'homos' meaning same and 'plassein' meaning to form, shape, or mold.

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Trivia

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1. Homoplasy is an important concept in the study of evolution and has been observed in various taxa, from the similar wing structures of bats and birds to the similar body shapes of unrelated species like the platypus and hippopotamus.

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1. Convergent evolution: The process by which distinct species evolve similar traits or structures as a result of similar selective pressures.

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Homoplasy is a significant concept in biology, particularly in the field of evolutionary studies. It highlights the importance of convergent evolution and the various ways in which similar structures or traits can evolve independently in different species.

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   - Visualize the concept of similar structures or traits evolving independently in different species.

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   - Associate the concept of homoplasy with the idea of convergent evolution and similar selective pressures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Homoplasy is the HOT way for species to evolve similarly'

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