Homeomorphy

Japanese: homeomorphy
Homeomorphy

…This refers to the independent evolution of organ shapes or overall body shapes toward similarities among biological taxa of different lineages. The phenomenon of apparent similarity in morphology between organisms resulting from convergence is called homeomorphy, and is observed among taxa at various levels. In many cases, it occurs in relation to similarities in ecology (especially in locomotion and feeding habits). …

*Some terminology explanations that mention "homeomorphy" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…系統の異なる生物分類群の間で独立に器官の形や体全体の形が類似する方向に進化することをいう。収れんの結果生ずる生物間の形態の見かけの類似現象をホメオモルフィーhomeomorphyといい,さまざまのレベルの分類群の間で認められる。多くは生態(特に運動様式・食性)の類似に関連して起こる。…

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