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1. (n.) monogenesis
the hypothetical descent of all life forms from a single living entity.
2. monogenesis
asexual reproduction.
3. monogenesis
reproduction without dissimilar forms in the life cycle of an organism.
4. monogenesis
parasitism on a single host during the entire life cycle of an organism.
Etymology: (1860–65)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) monogenesis, sporulation
asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores
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1. (noun) monogenesis
oneness of origin; esp. (Biol.), development of all beings in the universe from a single cell; -- opposed to polygenesis. Called also monism
2. (noun) monogenesis
that form of reproduction which requires but one parent, as in reproduction by fission or in the formation of buds, etc., which drop off and form new individuals; asexual reproduction
3. (noun) monogenesis
the direct development of an embryo, without metamorphosis, into an organism similar to the parent organism; -- opposed to metagenesis
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