anagenesis
Americannoun
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Biology. the progressive evolution of a species.
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Physiology. the regeneration of tissue.
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Origin of anagenesis
From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at ana-, genesis
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Notes: *For example, the hominin species Australopithecus afarensis was believed to have speciated via anagenesis from Australopithecus anamensis.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
A new tyrannosaur with evidence with evidence for anagenesis and crocodile-like facial sensory system.
From Scientific American • Jul. 23, 2017
One of the most notable naturalists of our time has insisted on the opposition of two orders of phenomena observed in living tissues, anagenesis and katagenesis.
From Creative Evolution by Mitchell, Arthur
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