morphogenetic field
A morphogenetic field is a concept in biology that refers to a spatial field that guides the development and organization of living organisms. It is thought to influence how cells differentiate and arrange themselves during growth, helping to shape structures like limbs and organs. This idea suggests that there are patterns or templates in nature that direct the formation of biological forms.
The term was popularized by the biologist Rupert Sheldrake, who proposed that these fields carry information that influences the behavior and development of organisms. While the concept is still debated, it raises interesting questions about how forms and structures emerge in nature and the potential for non-physical influences on biological processes.