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isomorphy

isomorphy

9.9
Similarity in shape and structure between different living things
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪsəˈmɔrfi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : isomorfismo
  • The isomorphy between the adult and larval forms allows scientists to trace evolutionary relationships.

Examples

  • Some plant groups are notable for their isomorphy throughout the different generations in their life cycles.

  • Many marine animals display isomorphy in their skeletal structures across different species.

  • The concept of isomorphy is crucial in evolutionary biology.

  • Many species exhibit isomorphy in their physical structures.

  • Many marine animals display isomorphy in their skeletal structures across different species.

  • Some plant groups are notable for their isomorphy throughout the different generations in their life cycles.

  • The isomorphy between the adult and larval forms allows scientists to trace evolutionary relationships.

Synonyms

isomorphism
vsisomorphy
  • Specialized
9.9

A similarity of shape or structure across organisms and their parts

is about the same structural similarity especially in biological organisms
homomorphy
vsisomorphy
  • Specialized
9.9

A similar shape in animals, plants, or objects that are not closely related

is limited to biological similarity of form and structure

Antonyms

dissimilarity
3 4.5

A state when two things or people are not alike

divergence
2 6.7

A movement away from a common point, like rivers branching from a main channel

How Similar

identity
  • Specialized
15 6.5
isomorphy
  • Specialized
9.9
similarity
157 2.7
resemblance
105 3.0

Surface Forms

isomorphy singular
isomorphies plural

Morphology

isomorphy = isomorph (semi-transparent) = iso + morph + y

The noun is formed by adding the productive suffix '-y' to the technical base 'isomorph', a regular and predictable derivation.

Etymology

The word isomorphy comes from two Greek parts: iso- meaning 'equal' and morph meaning 'shape', the same root you see in morphology. So, scientists use isomorphy to say that two organisms or structures have the 'same' or very similar form.