Kenogenesis
(Science: biology) Modified evolution, in which nonprimitive characters make their appearance in consequence of a secondary adaptation of the embryo to the peculiar conditions of its environment; distinguished from palingenesis.
alternative forms: caenogenesis.
Origin: gr. New – E. Genesis.
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