Caenogenesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caenogenesis is a noun meaning (biology) The embryotic development of structures or characteristics not present in the species before.
Meaning
(biology) The embryotic development of structures or characteristics not present in the species before.
Word Forms
- caenogeneses
Synonyms for caenogenesis
Depending on context, synonyms include kenogenesis, cenogenesis, cainogenesis, kainogenesis.
Antonyms for caenogenesis
Common opposites include palingenesis, recapitulation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kenogenesis, cainogenesis, cenogenesis, kainogenesis, catagenesis, palingenesis.
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