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homoplasmy
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homoplasmy, n. [Homo- + Gr. anything formed, fr. to form, mold.].
Resemblance between different plants or animals, in external shape, in general habit, or in organs, which is not due to descent from a common ancestor, but to similar surrounding circumstances. [1913 Webster]
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