digenesis

[ dahy-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

, Zoology.

1. alternation of generations.

digenesis

/ daɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. See alternation of generations
   zoology another name for alternation of generations

Other Words From

• di·ge·net·ic [dahy-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of digenesis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; di- ¹, genesis

Example Sentences

This phenomenon has been known by the name of alternate generation; we have called it digenesis.

From Project Gutenberg

There is alternation of form, on account of the double multiplication (digenesis) and migration through several individuals.

From Project Gutenberg

Digenesis, dī-jen′e-sis, n. reproduction by two methods, a sexual followed by an assexual.

From Project Gutenberg