noun
- plural of cephalization; the evolutionary process or developmental trend in which the head and anterior sensory structures become increasingly prominent and centralized in an organism
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- Cephalizations in early vertebrate evolution led to the development of complex brains and sensory organs.
- The study examined various cephalizations across different animal phyla.
- Marine organisms show distinct patterns of cephalizations adapted to their environments.
- Cephalizations represent a major trend in the evolution of animal body plans.