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Heterochronism
Translation of "heterochronism" into Russian
heterochronism
Noun
UK
/ˌhɛtəʊəˈkrɒnɪzəm/
US
/ˌhɛtərəˈkrɑnɪzəm/
heterochronism
heterochronisms pl
Heterochronism in biology refers to the change in timing of developmental events.
Гетерохронизм в биологии относится к изменению времени развития событий.
Definitions
heterochronism
Noun
UK
/ˌhɛtəʊəˈkrɒnɪzəm/
US
/ˌhɛtərəˈkrɑnɪzəm/
The occurrence of different stages of development or growth at different times in different parts of an organism.
The study of heterochronism in plants can reveal how different environmental factors influence growth patterns.
A condition in which the timing of events in the life cycle of an organism is altered, leading to changes in development.
Heterochronism can result in significant evolutionary changes if the timing of reproductive maturity is shifted.