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homœomorphy
homœomorphy Palæont. (ˈhɒmiːəʊmɔːfɪ) Also homeo-. [f. homœo- + Gr. µορϕ-ή shape + -y3.] A superficial resemblance between two fossils or two fossil species sufficient to suggest a taxonomic identity that close examination shows not to exist; esp. a resemblance that is due to convergent evolution.189...
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homœomorphous
homœomorphous, a. (hɒmiːəʊˈmɔːfəs) [f. homœo- + Gr. µορϕή shape + -ous. Cf. F. homéomorphe.] Of similar form or structure: spec. a. Cryst. Having similar crystalline forms: said esp. of substances differing in chemical composition or atomic proportions. b. Path. (See quot. 1854.)1832 Johnston in Rep...
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heterochronous
heteˈrochronous, a. [f. as prec. + -ous.] a. Path. = heterochronic a.1854 [see heterochronic a.]. b. Palæont. [ad. G. heterochron (E. Mojsisovics Die Cephalopoden der Hallstätter Kalke (1893) II. 5).] Originating or formed at different periods.1895 [see homœomorphy]. 1913 Q. Jrnl. Geol. Soc. LXIX. 1...
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isochronous
isochronous, a. (aɪˈsɒkrənəs) [f. as isochron-al + -ous.] 1. a. Taking place in or occupying equal times; equal in metrical length; equal in duration, or in intervals of occurrence, as the vibrations of a pendulum; characterized by or relating to vibrations or motions of equal duration; vibrating un...
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