Dauermodification

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe persistence of an abnormal characteristic – generally an environmentally induced trait – over several generations of the organism. Such characteristics are inherited through the cytoplasm and tend to disappear after a few generations.

Synonyms

acquired characteristic modification ecad paedomorphy foetalization variation pedomorphism pedomorphy paedomorphism morphostasis persister hyperconservation

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