"protomorphic" meaning in All languages combined

See protomorphic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: proto- + -morphic Etymology templates: {{confix|en|proto|morphic}} proto- + -morphic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} protomorphic (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Having the most primitive character; in the earliest form. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology

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