单词 | decephalize |
释义 | decephalize, v. Biol.|diːˈsɛfəlaɪz| [de- II. 1: cf. cephalization (Gr. κεϕαλή head).] To reverse the cephalization of; to reduce, degrade, or simplify the parts of the head of (an animal). Hence decephaliˈzation, the simplification or reduction of cephalic parts; reduction of the complexity or specialization of the head, as compared with the rest of the body; decephalized condition. (Introduced by Dana, in article cited.)
1863Dana in Amer. Jrnl. Science & Arts 2nd Ser. XXXVI. 3 Examples of cephalization..by a transfer of members from the locomotive to the cephalic series (or of decephalization by the reverse) occur in the two highest sub-kingdoms, those of Vertebrates and Articulates. Ibid. 5 The Entomostracans exemplify decephalization by degeneration. |

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