agamogenesis

[ ag-uh-moh-jen-uh-sis, ey-gam-uh- ]

noun

, Biology.

1. asexual reproduction by buds, offshoots, cell division, etc.

agamogenesis

/ ˌæɡəməʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk; ˌæɡəməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. asexual reproduction, such as fission or parthenogenesis

Derived Forms

• ˌagamogeˈnetically, adverb
• agamogenetic, adjective

Other Words From

• ag·a·mo·ge·net·ic [ag-, uh, -moh-j, uh, -, net, -ik, ey-gam-, uh, -], adjective
• aga·mo·ge·neti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of agamogenesis¹

1860–65; < Greek ágamo ( s ) ( agamic ) + -genesis

Word History and Origins

Origin of agamogenesis¹

C19: agamic + genesis

Example Sentences

Agamogenesis, a-gam-o-jen′e-sis, n. reproduction without sex, found among lower animals and in plants.

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For what are the phænomena of Agamogenesis, stated generally?

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No case of Agamogenesis is known in which, when A differs widely from B, it is itself capable of sexual propagation.

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Agamogenesis: reproduction without fertilization by a male: see parthenogenesis; gamogenesis.

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Gamogenesis: reproduction through fertilization: see agamogenesis.

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