Karyostenosis
(Science: biology) direct cell division (in which there is first a simple division of the nucleus, without any changes in its structure, followed by division of the protoplasm of the karyostenotic mode of nuclear Division.
Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A nut, kernel – a being straitened.
Dictionary > Karyostenosis
You will also like...
Still Freshwater & Plants
Plants in lentic habitats have features not found in terrestrial plants. They acquired these features as they adapt to t..
New Zealand’s Unique Geographical History
Explore why New Zealand has such unique flora and fauna, and learn why long periods of geographical isolation. This less..
Lights’ Effect on Growth
This tutorial elaborates on the effect of light on plant growth. It describes how different plants require different amo..
Adaptive Radiation
The diversification of several new species from a recent ancestral source, each adapted to utilize or occupy a vacant ad..
Respiration
The human respiratory system is an efficient system of inspiring and expiring respiratory gases. This tutorial provides ..
Meiosis and Alternation of Generations
Plants are characterized by having alternation of generations in their life cycles. This tutorial is a review of plant m..