Xenomorphism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xenomorphism is a noun meaning The process or result of taking a form that reflects the surrounding environment.
Meaning
The process or result of taking a form that reflects the surrounding environment.
Example Sentences
Xenomorphism in oysters remains restricted to the umbonal region of the right valve.
Without change in the percentage of the other components, there is a structural variation, that is a general xenomorphism.
The xenomorphism of sylvite is consistent with the fact that even after the complete solidification of halite this mineral must have .
If an oyster is attached to a solid object, the left or lower valve will follow the contour of that object and this is called xenomorphism (Fig. 73).
Word Forms
- xenomorphisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xenomorphology, xenization, ecomorphology, xenomorphosis, theriomorphism, biomorph.
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