gamogenesis

[ gam-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

, Biology.

1. sexual reproduction.

gamogenesis

/ ˌɡæməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; ˌɡæməʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

noun

1. See sexual reproduction
   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

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

From Project Gutenberg

Gamogenesis: reproduction through fertilization: see agamogenesis.

From Project Gutenberg