Morphology

Pronunciation
/mor-fol-uh-jee/
Category
Anatomy
Plural
Morphologies

Definition

The study of the form and structure of organisms, including their external and internal anatomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'morphe', meaning 'form', and 'logos', meaning 'study'.

Example

The morphology of insects is incredibly diverse, with a wide range of body shapes and sizes.

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