homotaxia

/hɒməˈtæksiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of being in the same taxonomic rank, often used in botany to describe plants having the same taxonomic level, such as genera or families, but different ranks within that level.

“The two families of flowering plants exhibited homotaxia, despite their distinct characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • taxonomic equivalence
  • taxonomic parity

Antonyms

  • heterotaxia