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allometry [ə′läm·ə·trē] (biology) The quantitative relation between a part and the whole or another part as the organism increases in size. Also known as heterauxesis; heterogony. The quantitative relation between the size of a part and the whole or another part, in a series of related organisms that differ in size. (mathematics) A relation between two variablesxandythat can be written in the formy=axn, whereaandnare constants. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ontogenetic allometry and body composition of harbour
porpoises (Phocoena phocoena, L. Interspecies scaling, allometry, physiological
time, and the ground plan of pharmacokinetics. Longitudinal
study of ontogenetic allometry of oxygen uptake in boys and girls
grouped by maturity status. |
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