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homotype

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[hoh-muh-tahyp, hom-uh-] / ˈhoʊ məˌtaɪp, ˈhɒm ə- /

noun

Biology.

an organ or part having a structure similar to that of another organ or part; homologue.

Etymology

Origin of homotype

First recorded in 1830–40; homo- + type

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The first division is thus a reducing division, while the split appearing in the anaphase of the heterotype and presumably reappearing in the prophase of the homotype is the original split of the spireme thread.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

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