Heterocentric

/ˌhɛtərəʊˈsɛntrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having a center or central point that is different or off-center; not concentric or centered in the usual way.

Etymology

From hetero- (different) + centric (from Latin centrum, center). The term describes geometric or structural arrangements where centers don't align.

Kelly Says

In geology, heterocentric fossils or structures reveal how organisms grew unevenly—maybe one side grew faster than the other. It's a small detail that tells a big story about what stresses the organism faced while it was growing.

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