onotogenic

/ɒnɒtəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from the ontogeny of an organism

“The onotogenic study of the monarch butterfly’s life cycle has led to new insights into its developmental stages.”

2. noun

a term used to describe an organism’s developmental stages

“The researcher focused on the onotogenic aspects of the plant’s growth pattern.”

Synonyms

  • developmental
  • ontogenetic

Antonyms

  • atavistic
  • regressive