👉 Heterokinesis is a scientific concept in paleontology, which describes the process by which two or more animals of the same species come together and form a new organism. It's similar to mitosis but is not the same thing. In heterokinesis, a single cell can become two separate cells with different genetic material, resulting in a new organism. This process is crucial for the development of multicellular organisms such as insects, animals, and plants. Heterokinesis is often observed during