Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allometrically
Adverb
/ˌæl.əˈmɛ.trɪ.kli/
Definition
In a manner that relates to allometry, which is the study of the relationship between the size of an organism and the shape, anatomy, physiology, and behavior associated with that size.
Examples
- The researchers measured how the animals grew allometrically, focusing on how different body parts developed relative to each other.
- Changes in metabolic rates can sometimes be explained allometrically, highlighting the relationship between size and energy consumption.
Meaning
Allometrically refers to the way in which different biological traits scale with the size of an organism or its various parts.
Synonyms
- Scaling
- Proportional growth
- Allometric growth
