homoplast Biol.
(ˈhɒməʊplæst)
[f. as prec. + Gr. πλαστός moulded: cf. bioplast.]
1. An organ or part homoplastic with another (see next); opp. to homogen 2.
| 1870 Ray Lankester in Ann. Nat. Hist. VI. 39 Such details of agreement..we must set down to the fact that they are to a great degree homoplasts, similar forces or requirements operating on similar materials in the two stocks..having produced results in the way of structure which have a certain agreement. |
2. An aggregate or fusion of plastids all of the same structure: opp. to alloplast.
| 1883 [see homo-organ s.v. homo-]. |