In biology, describing organisms or parts that grow or move in different directions rather than in the same direction.
From Greek hetero- 'different' and dromos 'running' or 'direction,' with the Latin suffix -ous. Used primarily in botanical and biological contexts to describe growth patterns.
Some plants' branches grow in heterodromous patterns—spiraling up the stem instead of all pointing the same way—which actually helps them capture more sunlight from different angles throughout the day.
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