Anisogeny

/ˌænɪˈsɒdʒəni/ noun

Definition

Unequal or dissimilar development, growth, or origin in different parts of an organism; asymmetrical development.

Etymology

From Greek 'anisos' (unequal) + 'geny' (from 'genesis,' origin). This technical term describes developmental patterns observed in biology.

Kelly Says

Flatworms sometimes show anisogeny where one side develops faster than the other, creating creatures that are genuinely one-sided in a biological sense!

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