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adj. [Gr. heteros, different; dynamis, power]Genes not simultaneously influencing the same developmental process.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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heterodynamic life cycle — 1. A life cycle in which there is a period of dormancy. 2. A life cycle that includes a rest period not caused by environmental conditions; see homodynamic life cycle … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
homodynamic — adj. [Gr. homos, same; dynamis, power] Pertaining to different genes simultaneously influencing the same developmental process; opposed to heterodynamic … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
homodynamic life cycle — 1. A life cycle in which there is continuous development; not interrupted by a diapause. 2. A life cycle in which dormancy can only be caused by adverse environmental conditions; see heterodynamic life cycle … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
