mon·o·gen·e·sis (m n  -j n  -ss)n. 1. The theory that all living organisms are descended from a single cell or organism. 2. Asexual reproduction, as by sporulation. mo·nog e·nous (m-nj-ns) adj. |
monogenesis [ˌmɒnəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs], monogeny [mɒˈnɒdʒɪnɪ]
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1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the hypothetical descent of all organisms from a single cell or organism
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) asexual reproduction in animals
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the direct development of an ovum into an organism resembling the adult
4. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) the hypothetical descent of all human beings from a single pair of ancestors Compare polygenesis
monogenesis
1. asexual processes of reproduction, as budding.
2. development of an ovum directly into a form like that of the parent, without metamorphosis. — monogenetic, adj.
See also: Biology2. development of an ovum directly into a form like that of the parent, without metamorphosis. — monogenetic, adj.
monogenism. See also organisms.
See also: Racethe theory that all organisms are descended from one original organism. — monogenetic, adj.
See also: Organisms
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | monogenesis - asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores agamogenesis, asexual reproduction - reproduction without the fusion of gametes heterospory - the development of both microspores and megaspores homospory - the development of a single kind of asexual spores |
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