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monogenetic

[mon-oh-juh-net-ik]
adjective
  1. of or relating to monogenesis; monogenous.
  2. (of certain trematode worms) having only one generation in the life cycle, without an intermediate asexual generation.
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Origin of monogenetic

First recorded in 1870–75; mono- + genetic
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Examples from the Web for monogenetic

Historical Examples

  • This monogenetic propagation is very common among the protists, both protophyta and protozoa.

    The Wonders of Life

    Ernst Haeckel

  • In the various colours and dyes we have all phases, and the monogenetic shades almost imperceptibly into the polygenetic.

British Dictionary definitions for monogenetic

monogenetic

monogenous (mɒˈnɒdʒənəs)

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or showing monogenesis
  2. of or relating to parasitic animals, such as some flukes, that complete their life cycle on only one host
  3. (of rocks and rock formations) formed from one source or by one process
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