Hypermorphosis

Hypermorphosis

 

(hyperspecialization), a type of phylogenetic development leading to disruption of the relationship of an organism to its environment as a result of hypertrophy of certain organs. Examples of hypermorphosis are the upper canine teeth of the fossil saber-toothed tiger (Machairodus), the horns of the giant reindeer, and the tusks of the contemporary boar (the babirusa). A frequent case of hypermorphosis is the general enlargement of body dimensions, resulting in disruption of the coordination of certain organs. Hypermorphosis indicates a lag in the evolution of the organism to adapt to changes in the conditions of its existence. When there is considerable manifestation of hypermorphosis, the consequence is extinction.

REFERENCE

Shmal’gauzen, I. I. Puti i zakonomernosti evoliutsionnogo prot-sessa. Moscow-Leningrad, 1940.
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