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heterochronia, heterochrony, heterochronism (s) (noun); heterochronies; heterochronisms (po)
An occurrence in evolution that involves changes in the pace and timing of development: Heterochrony can produce changes in size and shape of an organism and might be the connection between genetics at one furthermost point and a natural selection at the other furthermost point of time.

Heterochronism refers to the departure from the usual sequence in the development of organs or parts in an organism.

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heterochronism
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heterochronism
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