Similarity
91-ties — Similarity Sim i*lar i*ty, n.; pl. { ties}. [Cf. F. similarit[ e].] The quality or state of being similar; likeness; resemblance; as, a similarity of features. [1913 Webster] Hardly is there a similarity detected between two or three facts, than… …
92SIMAP — Similarity Matrix of Proteins Similarity Matrix of Proteins, ou SIMAP, est une base de données de similitude entre protéines et des domaines protéiniques. Celle ci rassemble toutes les séquences de protéines actuellement publiées et est… …
93isomorphism — Similarity of form between two or more organisms or between parts of the body. [iso + G. morphe, shape] * * * iso·mor·phism .i sə mȯr .fiz əm n 1) similarity in organisms of different ancestry resulting from evolutionary convergence 2)… …
94SIMAP — Similarity Matrix of Proteins, or SIMAP, is a database of protein similarities created using distributed computing, which is freely accessible for scientific purposes. SIMAP uses the FASTA algorithm to precalculate protein similarity, while… …
95homoplasy — similarity due to convergent, parallel or reversed (i.e. loss) evolution, i.e. independent evolutionary change, not common ancestry. Convergent features are derived from distantly related ancestors, i.e. independent evolution derived by a… …
96plesiomorphism — Similarity in form. [plesio + G. morphe, form] * * * ple·sio·mor·phism (ple″se o morґfiz əm) [Gr. plesios near + morph + ism] similarity in form …
97homology — similarity of characters due to close ancestry, a common evolutionary origin, e.g. pectoral fins are homologous with human arms but pelvic fins are not homologous with legs (and so are perhaps better termed ventral fins). In contrast to homoplasy …
98mimicry — similarity of appearance between two species, the mimic gaining protection from resembling a dangerous organism such as a predator or poisonous organism (Batesian mimicry) or where both species are protected against predators by being distasteful …
99Mullerian mimicry — Similarity (usually consisting of coloration) of several species that are distasteful, poisonous, or otherwise harmful to a predator; see Batesian mimicry …
100homogamy — Similarity of husband and wife in a specific trait. [homo + G. gamos, marriage] * * * ho·mog·a·my hō mäg ə mē n, pl mies reproduction within an isolated group perpetuating qualities by which it is differentiated from the larger group of which it… …
