hopeful monster en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by German biologist Richard Goldschmidt.
Meanings
- (qualifier:evolutionary theory) An organism exhibiting a significant mutation that may form a new lineage according to macromutation theory.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hopeful monsters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt monstro esperançoso (an organism exhibiting a significant mutation that may form a new lineage)