Definition

The study of how different parts of a living thing grow in size compared to each other as it gets bigger.

Example

Allometry helps scientists understand how different parts of an organism grow in relation to each other.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of allometry in biology?

Yeah, isn't it about how different parts of an organism grow at different rates?

Exactly! It's fascinating how it affects size and shape as they develop.

Totally, it really helps us understand the diversity in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Allometry is formed from "allo-" (from Greek "allos", meaning other or different) and "metria" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The term refers to the measurement of the growth of body parts in relation to the whole organism, highlighting how different parts grow at different rates.

Memory Tip

Think of 'different' ('allo-') measurements ('metria') of growth in body parts to remember that allometry studies how these parts grow in relation to each other.

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