gerontomorphosis

ge·ron·to·mor·pho·sis

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Definitions of gerontomorphosis word

noun gerontomorphosis Biology. evolutionary specialization of a species to a degree that decreases its capability for further adaptation and eventually leads to its extinction. 1
noun gerontomorphosis evolutionary development that produces extreme specialization and, ultimately, extinction of a species or race 0

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; geronto- + morphosis

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