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on·to·ge·net·ic (nt-j-ntk)
adj.
Of or relating to ontogeny.
ontogenetic
[on′tōjənet′ik]
1 of, relating to, or acquired during ontogeny.
2 describing an association based on visible morphologic characteristics and not necessarily indicative of a natural evolutionary relationship. Also ontogenic.


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