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monogenetic
[ mon-oh-juh-net-ik ]
/ ˌmɒn oʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to monogenesis; monogenous.
(of certain trematode worms) having only one generation in the life cycle, without an intermediate asexual generation.
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Words nearby monogenetic
monogamist, monogamous, monogamy, monogenean, monogenesis, monogenetic, monogenic, monogenism, monogenous, monoglot, monoglyceride
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How to use monogenetic in a sentence
This monogenetic propagation is very common among the protists, both protophyta and protozoa.
The Wonders of Life|Ernst HaeckelSuch dyes are termed monogenetic, because they can only generate or yield different shades of but one colour.
The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing|Watson SmithIn the various colours and dyes we have all phases, and the monogenetic shades almost imperceptibly into the polygenetic.
The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing|Watson SmithBoth classes have also in common an exclusively monogenetic reproduction.
The Wonders of Life|Ernst Haeckel
British Dictionary definitions for monogenetic
monogenetic
monogenous (mɒˈnɒdʒənəs)
/ (ˌmɒnəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, or showing monogenesis
of or relating to parasitic animals, such as some flukes, that complete their life cycle on only one host
(of rocks and rock formations) formed from one source or by one process
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