"aristogene" meaning in English

See aristogene in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: aristogenes [plural]
Etymology: From aristo- + -gene, coined by Henry Fairfield Osborn. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|aristo|gene}} aristo- + -gene Head templates: {{en-noun}} aristogene (plural aristogenes)
  1. (biology, historical) A developmental unit that can evolve and serve a functional purpose in the hypothesis of aristogenesis. Wikipedia link: Henry Fairfield Osborn Tags: historical Related terms: aristogenesis, aristogenic

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