Allometry

Allometry is the study of how different parts of an organism grow in relation to each other. It explains why, for example, a baby elephant's legs grow faster than its trunk or how a person's height relates to their hand size. Essentially, allometry examines the patterns and proportions of growth, showing that not all body parts increase in size at the same rate as the whole organism. This concept helps scientists understand development, evolution, and how animals and humans adapt their shapes and structures over time.