Heteromya

/ˌhɛtərˈɑːmaɪə/ noun

Definition

A taxonomic group characterized by organisms with different or varied muscle arrangements.

Etymology

From Greek 'hetero-' (different) and 'mys' (muscle), used in zoology to classify animals based on muscular structure.

Kelly Says

By classifying organisms based on muscle arrangements, scientists reveal how different animals solved the same problem—movement—with totally different anatomical designs.

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