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noun
The alternation of sexual and asexual methods of reproduction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
alternation of sexual and asexual generations
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: metagenesis
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: alternation of generations, heterogenesis, xenogenesis
History
From di- + -genesis.
