heterogenesis
Meanings
Plural: heterogeneses
Noun
- the alternation of two or more different forms in the life cycle of a plant or animal
- Abnormal organic development.
- Abiogenesis.
- Spontaneous generation.
- The birth of a living being from a parent of a different kind; having two different forms in the life cycle.
Origin / Etymology
From hetero- + -genesis.
Synonyms
alternation of generations, metagenesis, xenogenesis
Antonyms
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