neomorph

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The tympanic bulla of the dog is not indicated in Diagram 9, and it would appear to be a new structure (neomorph), not represented in the frog Section 33.

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  1. In biology, a part or organ, or a modification of a part or organ, which has recently been generated or acquired.

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  1. Greek νέος, new, + μορφή, form.
 

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