catagenesis (0 synonym found)

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Definition of catagenesis:

(n) : (geology) The cracking process in which organic kerogens are broken down into hydrocarbons.
(n) : (biology) Retrogressive evolution, as contrasted with anagenesis.

Definition of catagenesis:

(n) : (geology) The cracking process in which organic kerogens are broken down into hydrocarbons.
(n) : (biology) Retrogressive evolution, as contrasted with anagenesis.

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