Coenoblastic

/ˌsiːnoʊˈblæstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing the developmental process where individual cells form colonial structures in certain organisms.

Etymology

From 'coenoblast' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). This adjective describes the developmental properties of colonial organisms.

Kelly Says

The coenoblastic process explains why some sea creatures can clone themselves and form identical colonies—they're following an ancient developmental blueprint.

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