Where does “homophyly” come from?
homophyly (English) comes from Ancient Greek φῡλή — division of soldiers; tribe; race, tribe.
homophyly (English): That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting
Definitions
- That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting
Ancestry of “homophyly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φῡλή | division of soldiers; tribe; race, tribe |