Meaning of xenomorphism | Babel Free

Definitions

The process or result of taking a form that reflects the surrounding environment.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Xenomorphism in oysters remains restricted to the umbonal region of the right valve.”

“The form of the enigma basis is inherently functional; the details and form of the locus in the Mercenaria are responsive and the juxtaposition of the Mclellania basis with the Mercenaria produces xenomorphism in both.”

“The xenomorphism of sylvite is consistent with the fact that even after the complete solidification of halite this mineral must have ...”

“Without change in the percentage of the other components, there is a structural variation, that is a general xenomorphism.”

“The importance of xenomorphism and impressions for the paleoecologist is that they reveal the presence of certain soft-bodied organisms that may have served as substrates and have been critical to the establishment of communities.”

“If an oyster is attached to a solid object, the left or lower valve will follow the contour of that object and this is called xenomorphism (Fig. 73).”

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