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In [[biology]], '''epigenesis''' has at least two distinct meanings: |
In [[biology]], '''epigenesis''' has at least two distinct meanings: |
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* the unfolding [[morphogenesis|development]] of an organism, and in particular the development of a plant or animal from an egg or spore through a sequence of steps in which [[cell differentiation|cells differentiate]] and organs form; |
* the unfolding [[morphogenesis|development]] of an organism, and in particular the development of a plant or animal from an egg or spore through a sequence of steps in which [[cell differentiation|cells differentiate]] and organs form; |
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Revision as of 23:41, 15 October 2007
In biology, epigenesis has at least two distinct meanings:
- the unfolding development of an organism, and in particular the development of a plant or animal from an egg or spore through a sequence of steps in which cells differentiate and organs form;
- the theory that plants and animals develop in this way, in contrast to theories of preformation.
See also
External links
- Epigenetic+Process at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- Template:EMedicineDictionary
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