homotaxy

/hɒməˈtæksi/

Definitions

1. noun

A relationship between elements in a sequence where each element has a similar relationship with its adjacent element, often used in botanical nomenclature to describe a series of similar parts in an organism.

“The arrangement of leaves on a stem is an example of homotaxy.”

Synonyms

  • homologous
  • similar

Antonyms

  • dissimilar
  • heterotaxy