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"Atavism" Definition

noun

An individual or a part that exhibits atavism. Also called throwback.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

The reappearance of a characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence, usually caused by the chance recombination of genes.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

The return of a trait or recurrence of previous behavior after a period of absence.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or activity .

Source: Merriam-Webster

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