growth form
growth form
1. The morphology of a plant, especially as it reflects physiological adaptation to the environment. See also life-form.
2. The shape of population growth, as expressed by a growth curve (e.g. J-shaped or S-shaped).
1. The morphology of a plant, especially as it reflects physiological adaptation to the environment. See also life-form.
2. The shape of population growth, as expressed by a growth curve (e.g. J-shaped or S-shaped).
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