Growing or developing at unequal rates in different directions or parts; lacking uniformity in growth or origin.
From Greek 'anisos' (unequal) + 'genous' (from 'genesis,' origin/generation). Used in biology to describe asymmetrical development or growth patterns.
Crabs and some other creatures show anisogenous growth—they develop one claw much larger than the other, which looks lopsided but gives them a specialized weapon!
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