allomorphosis

noun

al·​lo·​mor·​pho·​sis
-ˈmȯrfəsə̇s sometimes -ˌmȯrˈfōsə̇s
plural allomorphoses
-ˌsēz
: biological evolution marked by rapid increase of specialization : evolutionary allometry compare aromorphosis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from all- + morphosis

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allomorphosis was in 1941

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“Allomorphosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allomorphosis. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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