hasSynapomorphy

P54699
predicate

Indicates that two or more taxa share a derived character state inherited from their most recent common ancestor, distinguishing that clade from others.

All labels observed (1)

Label Occurrences
hasSynapomorphy canonical 19

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: hasSynapomorphy
Generated description
Indicates that two or more taxa share a derived character state inherited from their most recent common ancestor, distinguishing that clade from others.

Sample triples (19)

Subject Object
Gnathostomata movable jaws derived from anterior pharyngeal arches
Gnathostomata paired pelvic and pectoral fins or limbs
Gnathostomata three semicircular canals in inner ear
Gnathostomata dentine-based teeth in most groups
Amniota amnion
Amniota chorion
Amniota allantois
Amniota impermeable or keratinized skin
Amniota costal ventilation of lungs
Afrotheria shared genetic markers
Neornithes keeled sternum in most species
Neornithes reduced tail with pygostyle
Neornithes furcula (wishbone)
Mirandornithes shared skeletal features of vertebrae and limbs
Mirandornithes similar eggshell microstructure
Mirandornithes similar features of the palate and skull
Tetrapoda limbs with digits instead of paired fins
Tetrapoda stapes (ear bone) derived from hyomandibula
Tetrapoda loss or reduction of internal gills in adults