catagenesis

English

Etymology

From cata- +‎ -genesis.

Noun

catagenesis (uncountable)

  1. (geology) The cracking process in which organic kerogens are broken down into hydrocarbons.
  2. (biology) Retrogressive evolution, as contrasted with anagenesis.
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