ontogeneses

/ˌɑntəˈdʒɛnəˌsiz/
noun
  1. Plural of ontogenesis; the processes of development and growth of an individual organism from its earliest stage to maturity.
    • Understanding the ontogeneses of plants helps farmers improve crop yields.
    • The biologist compared the ontogeneses of different species to find common patterns.
    • The study focused on the ontogeneses of frogs, from egg to adult.
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