histophyly

/hɪstɒːˈflaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A division in the classification of plants, especially the subdivision of a phylum into a series of taxonomic ranks of equal rank, but subordinate to a class and superior to an order.

“In botany, the histophyly is a fundamental concept for understanding plant diversity and evolution.”

Synonyms

  • phylogenetic division
  • taxonomic rank

Antonyms

  • homology
  • synonymy