What is morphopoiesis? It is a derivative of the word morphogenesis. Morphogenesis originates from the Greek prefix morpho- meaning shape and the suffix -genesis meaning origin, hence it means "the origin of form." Scientists, particularly biologists studying the processes that lead to the formation of shapes in living things, use the term morphogenesis. Examples include the exploration of phyllotaxis in "Grow and Form" by biologist D'Arcy Thompson and the generation of patterns in "Chem...