postembryonic

/ˌpoʊstɛmbriˈɑnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the period of development after the embryo stage.
    • Postembryonic development in plants involves the formation of leaves and roots.
    • Postembryonic stages of butterflies include the caterpillar and chrysalis.
    • The study focused on postembryonic growth patterns in mammals.
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