anagenesis
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/ˌænəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
gradual evolutionary change in a lineage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anagenesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anagenesis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up, again' and 'genesis' meant 'origin, creation.'
Historical Evolution
'anagenesis' was adopted directly from Greek into modern scientific English, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'regeneration or renewal,' but in modern biology, it evolved to mean 'evolutionary change within a single lineage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
evolutionary change within a single lineage, resulting in the gradual transformation of one species into another without branching.
Anagenesis can lead to the emergence of a new species over time.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 03:06