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relating to the development and growth of an individual organism from conception to maturity
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The study focused on the ontogenetic development of the species from birth to maturity.
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We learned about the ontogenetic growth stages of the butterfly in biology class.
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I never knew about the ontogenetic changes that happen in plants as they grow.
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The artist used the concept of ontogenetic evolution as inspiration for her latest series of paintings.