kenogenesis
noun /,kinoʊ'dʒɛnɪsɪs/
- Definition
- introduction during embryonic development of characters or structure not present in the earlier evolutionary history of the strain or species (such as the addition of the placenta in mammalian evolution)
- Example
- 'kenogenesis' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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