decephalizev.
/diːˈsɛfəlʌɪz/ Biology.
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To reverse the cephalization of; to reduce, degrade, or simplify the parts of the head of (an animal). (Introduced by Dana, in article cited.)
Derivatives
decephaliˈzation n. the simplification or reduction of cephalic parts; reduction of the complexity or specialization of the head, as compared with the rest of the body; decephalized condition.
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1863 Dana in Amer. Jrnl. Sci. 36 3 Examples of cephalization..by a transfer of members from the locomotive to the cephalic series (or of decephalization by the reverse) occur in the two highest sub-kingdoms, those of Vertebrates and Articulates.
1863 Dana in Amer. Jrnl. Sci. 36 5 The Entomostracans exemplify decephalization by degeneration.
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