heterogenesis

heterogenesis

(ˌhɛtərəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs)

n

(Biology) another name for alternation of generations, abiogenesis

heterogenetic, ˌheteroˈgenic adj

ˌheterogeˈnetically adv

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het•er•o•gen•e•sis

(ˌhɛt ər əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs)

also het•er•og•e•ny

(-əˈrɒdʒ ə ni)

n.

alternation of generations, esp. the alternation of parthenogenetic and sexual generations.

[1850–55]

het`er•o•ge•net′ic (-ə roʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk) adj.

het`er•o•ge•net′i•cal•ly, adv.

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heterogenesis

1. reproduction by a sexual and asexual process alternately. Cf. heterogamy.
2. reproduction in which the parent bears offspring different from itself. Cf. xenogenesis. — heterogenetic, adj.
3. abiogenesis.

See also: Biology

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heterogenesis - the alternation of two or more different forms in the life cycle of a plant or animal alternation of generations, xenogenesis organic phenomenon - (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals digenesis, metagenesis - alternation of sexual and asexual generations

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