homomorphy
noun
ho·mo·mor·phy
ˈhō-mə-ˌmȯr-fē 
ˈhäm-ə-
ˈhäm-ə-
plural homomorphies
: similarity of form with different fundamental structure
specifically
: superficial resemblance between organisms of different groups due to evolutionary convergence compare homology
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“Homomorphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/homomorphy. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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