A logical fallacy in which is it assumed that because the whole has some property, the parts have that property as well. This is easily confused with the Composition fallacy.

Example: "The human brain is intelligent, so the neurons are intelligent."

To prove the fallacy, show that the property in question is that of the whole and not of the parts. You may want to show how the parts combine to give the whole its differing property, or show how it is impossible that the parts have the property.