Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Hectocotylization

👉 In plant biology, "hectocotylization" refers to a process by which a plant cell divides into two genetically distinct daughter cells. This is an important evolutionary adaptation in plants because it allows for specialized growth and development of different tissues within each cell. The term comes from the Latin word "hēctos," meaning 100, which is the number of leaves a plant typically has. In some cases, this process can also lead to the formation of "hectoc

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