metameral
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:The metameral similarity between the fins of whales and the limbs of land mammals is a testament to their shared ancestry.
Definition:The similarity between structures that have a common evolutionary origin but have developed in different lineages.
From metameral similarity
Example:Metameral resemblance can be observed in the wings of birds and bats, both of which are adaptations for flight.
Definition:The resemblance between structures in different parts of the same organism’s lineage due to their shared origin.
From metameral resemblance
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