metagenesis

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Noun metagenesis has 1 sense

metagenesis, digenesis - alternation of sexual and asexual generations
--₁ is a kind of alternation of generations, heterogenesis, xenogenesis

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Metagenesis

Definition:

Metagenesis refers to a biological process in which an organism undergoes multiple distinct life stages alternating between sexual and asexual reproduction.

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Noun:

The jellyfish exhibits metagenesis, transitioning from a polyp stage to a medusa stage.
Metagenesis is a fascinating concept where the life cycle of an organism involves various reproductive forms.

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