gamogenesis

[ gam-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

, Biology.

1. sexual reproduction.

gamogenesis

/ ˌɡæməʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk; ˌɡæməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. another name for sexual reproduction

Derived Forms

• ˌgamogeˈnetically, adverb
• gamogenetic, adjective

Other Words From

• gam·o·ge·net·ic [gam-oh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], gamo·ge·neti·cal adjective
• gamo·ge·neti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gamogenesis¹

First recorded in 1860–65; gamo- + -genesis

Example Sentences

But the chances of early colonization are in favour of species which, multiplying by agamogenesis, can people a whole shore from a single germ; and against species which, multiplying only by gamogenesis, must be introduced in considerable numbers that some may propagate.

From Project Gutenberg

The probability seems rather to be, that by gamogenesis, this extra endowment will, on the average, be diminished in posterity—just serving in the long run to compensate the deficient endowments of other individuals, whose special powers lie in other directions; and so to keep up the normal structure of the species.

From Project Gutenberg

Gamogenesis: reproduction through fertilization: see agamogenesis.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

The probability seems rather to be that, by gamogenesis, this extra endowment will, on the average, be diminished in posterity—just serving in the long run to compensate the deficient endowments of other individuals whose special powers lie in other directions, and so to keep up the normal structure of the species.

From Project Gutenberg