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metagenesis
CIDE DICTIONARY
metagenesis, n. [Pref. meta- + genesis.].
- The change of form which one animal species undergoes in a series of successively produced individuals, extending from the one developed from the ovum to the final perfected individual. Hence, metagenesis involves the production of sexual individuals by nonsexual means, either directly or through intervening sexless generations. Opposed to
monogenesis . SeeAlternate generation , under Generation. [1913 Webster] - Alternation of sexual and asexual or gemmiparous generations; -- in distinction from
heterogamy . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
metagenesis, n. the alternation of generations between sexual and asexual reproduction.
Derivative
metagenetic adj.
Etymology
mod.L (as META-, GENESIS)
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