| 释义 |
homoplast Biol.|ˈhɒməʊplæst|
[f. as prec. + Gr. πλαστός moulded: cf. bioplast.]
1. An organ or part homoplastic with another (see next); opp. to homogen 2.
1870Ray Lankester in Ann. Nat. Hist. VI. 39 Such details of agreement..we must set down to the fact that they are to a great degree homoplasts, similar forces or requirements operating on similar materials in the two stocks..having produced results in the way of structure which have a certain agreement.
2. An aggregate or fusion of plastids all of the same structure: opp. to alloplast.
1883[see homo-organ s.v. homo-]. |