- astogenic
- as·to·gen·ic
English syllables. 2014.
astogenic
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astogenic — |astə|jenik adjective : relating to or marked by astogeny … Useful english dictionary
ephebic — adj. [Gr. epi, upon; hebe, puberty] 1. Mature. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) The adult; between the neanic and gerontic stage; the winged adult stage. 3. (BRYOZOA) Zooids laid down during the phase of astogenic repetition … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
neanic — adj. [Gr. neanikos, fresh] 1. Being youthful or immature; a stage of development between the brephic and mature. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) The pupal stage. 3. (BRACHIOPODA) A youthful stage when generic characters are beginning to become apparent … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
