Ontogeny
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What Does Ontogeny Mean?
- 个体发育
- 发育过程
- 胚胎发育
Ontogeny Pronunciation
/ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/
Ontogeny Definition
noun
Definition
The development of an individual organism from the embryo to its mature form.
In ZH
个体生物从胚胎到成体形态的发育过程。
How to Use Ontogeny in a Sentence
- Ontogeny is crucial for understanding the lifecycle of animals.
- The study of ontogeny helps biologists understand how species evolve over time.
- In anthropology, ontogeny can provide insights into human development.
- Research on ontogeny has revealed much about genetic influences on growth.
- Ontogeny often parallels phylogeny, reflecting evolutionary history.