"gerontomorphosis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: geronto- + morphosis Etymology templates: {{affix|en|geronto-|morphosis}} geronto- + morphosis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gerontomorphosis (uncountable)
  1. (zoology) Evolutionary change involving extreme specialisation and a reduction in the capability for further change. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-gerontomorphosis-en-noun-QxXyDOfY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with geronto- Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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