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Ontogenetic differences in the spatial ecology of immature Komodo dragons.

From Scientific American • Mar. 5, 2014

Ontogenetic morphing and species recognition: wait a minute… aren’t those concepts incompatible?

From Scientific American • Apr. 22, 2013

Paul McGhee of Pels Research Institute, Yellow Springs, Ohio, read an almost incomprehensible dissertation, "Phylogenetic and Ontogenetic Considerations for a Theory of the Origins of Humor," referring to "intrahumans," "arousal fluctuations" and "stimulus discrepancies."

From Time Magazine Archive

Ontogenetic change in color and markings of carapace.

From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.

Ontogenetic change in coloration is slight in taurinus.

From A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus by Duellman, William E.