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Environmental Factors in Ontogenetic Development
Environmental influences play a significant role in shaping ontogenetic development. Nutrition, climate, exposure to toxins, and social interactions can all affect growth and maturation.
Adequate nutrition supports proper cell growth and organ development, while deficiencies can result in delayed or impaired development. Environmental stressors such as pollution or extreme temperatures may disrupt normal developmental processes.
Social environments are particularly important in species with complex behaviors. Interaction, learning opportunities, and social structures influence cognitive and emotional development.