Allelomorph

Allelomorph - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

: While "allelomorph" was the standard term in the early 20th century, it was later shortened to "allele" for brevity, which became the preferred global standard by the 1930s. Core Concepts allelomorph

The term was introduced in by English biologist William Bateson and Edith Rebecca Saunders. Derived from the Greek roots allelo- ("mutual" or "each other") and morph ("form"), it literally translates to "other form". Allelomorph - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary