Allometry
Noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The allometric growth of the organs in the animal is crucial for proper functioning and adaptation.
Definition:The rate and pattern of growth of a part of the body or the whole organism relative to the whole body size.
Example:Allometric scaling is an important factor in understanding the environmental and physiological constraints on animal growth.
Definition:The relationship between the size of an organism and the rate of growth of its parts.
Example:In allometric relationships, the growth of the heart volume in comparison to body mass is a key indicator.
Definition:The quantitative relationship between a biological trait and the size of the organism.
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