ontogenesis
/ˌɑntəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
- The process of development and growth of an individual organism from its earliest stage to maturity.
- The butterfly's ontogenesis includes stages as an egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult.
- Ontogenesis in humans begins at fertilization and continues through adulthood.
- Researchers studied the ontogenesis of the zebrafish to understand genetic influences on development.
Synonyms
Antonyms