atrypoid

/ˌætrɪˈpɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resisting or resistant to change, especially in the direction of evolution

“The atryptoid species managed to adapt to its changing environment.”

2. noun

a type of organism that resists change, especially in the direction of evolution

“The atryptoid population showed no signs of evolving over the years.”

Synonyms

  • conservative
  • stable

Antonyms

  • evolving
  • mutable