Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having a different histological origin, as when cartilage arises from periosteal cells: opposed to homoblastic.
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- adjective biology Developing from more than a single type of
tissue . - adjective botany Growing several forms or type of
leaves along ashoot depending on age or shoot length.
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Also abundant are species with heteroblastic growth and small limited-growth branches covered with tight leaves.
Patagonian steppe 2008
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