Meaning Of The Word Heterochrony

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Heterochrony Meaning

Heterochrony Definition
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What's The Definition Of Heterochrony?

heterochronism in British English
noun: a change in the stage at which developmental processes take place relative to members of the same species

heterochrony in American English
noun: a genetic shift in timing of the development of a tissue or anatomical part, or in the onset of a physiological process, relative to an ancestor

heterochrony in British English
noun: heterochronism

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