ventralization
Ventralization is a phenomenon observed in various biological and social contexts, referring to the shift of a particular trait or behavior towards the ventral (lower) side or towards the center of an organism or group. This term is often used in evolutionary biology to describe changes in the body plan of organisms, where structures that were originally dorsal (upper) or lateral (side) become ventral.
In animals, ventralization can be seen in the development of certain organs or structures. For example, in
In social contexts, ventralization can refer to the centralization of power or influence within a group. This
The concept of ventralization is closely related to other evolutionary and developmental processes, such as dorsoventral