gamogenesis

[ gam-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

/ ˌgæm əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

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noun Biology.

sexual reproduction.

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Origin of gamogenesis

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

OTHER WORDS FROM gamogenesis

gam·o·ge·net·ic

[gam-oh-juh-net-ik], /ˌgæm oʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, gam·o·ge·net·i·cal, adjectivegam·o·ge·net·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby gamogenesis

gammer, gammon, gammopathy, gammy, gamo-, gamogenesis, gamone, gamopetalous, gamophobia, gamophyllous, gamosepalous

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How to use gamogenesis in a sentence

Agamogenesis: reproduction without fertilization by a male: see parthenogenesis; gamogenesis.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Gamogenesis: reproduction through fertilization: see agamogenesis.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for gamogenesis

gamogenesis

/ (ˌɡæməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /

noun

another name for sexual reproduction

Derived forms of gamogenesis

gamogenetic (ˌɡæməʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk) or gamogenetical, adjectivegamogenetically, adverb

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