Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Pseudoancestrally

👉 Pseudoancestral is a term used in comparative anatomy and evolutionary biology to describe a specific type of ancestral lineage that has been lost or altered due to recent events such as migration, extinction, or natural selection. It refers to any lineage that was not present at its origin but survived the passage through time, even though it may have had ancestors with similar characteristics or traits. The term was introduced by biologist David R. MacArthur in his book "Evolutionary Biology" and is often used in

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