Polyphyle
A phyle, clade, or any other group, the members of which are similar in appearance or nature or culture, but do not share a common ancestry. Also known as multiphyle. Contrast with monophyle. See also morphotype.
 
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Text by M. Alan Kazlev

Initially published on 19 December 2001.