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metagenesis

Noun

met=a=gen=e=sis

WORDNET DICTIONARY

metagenesis(n = noun.phenomenon) digenesis - alternation of sexual and asexual generations;

is a kind of alternation of generations, heterogenesis, xenogenesis

metagenesis, n. [Pref. meta- + genesis.].

The change of form which one animal species undergoes in a series of successively produced individuals, extending from the one developed from the ovum to the final perfected individual. Hence, metagenesis involves the production of sexual individuals by nonsexual means, either directly or through intervening sexless generations. Opposed to monogenesis. See Alternate generation, under Generation. [1913 Webster]
Alternation of sexual and asexual or gemmiparous generations; -- in distinction from heterogamy. [1913 Webster]

metagenesis, n. the alternation of generations between sexual and asexual reproduction.

Derivative

metagenetic adj.

Etymology

mod.L (as META-, GENESIS)