Ontogeny

ENZH

What Does Ontogeny Mean?

  • 个体发育
  • 发育过程
  • 胚胎发育

Ontogeny Pronunciation

/ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/

Ontogeny Definition

noun

Definition

The development of an individual organism from the embryo to its mature form.

In ZH

个体生物从胚胎到成体形态的发育过程。

How to Use Ontogeny in a Sentence

  • Ontogeny is crucial for understanding the lifecycle of animals.
  • The study of ontogeny helps biologists understand how species evolve over time.
  • In anthropology, ontogeny can provide insights into human development.
  • Research on ontogeny has revealed much about genetic influences on growth.
  • Ontogeny often parallels phylogeny, reflecting evolutionary history.