metagenesis /meta·gen·e·sis/ (-jen´ĕ-sis) alternation of generations; alternation in regular sequence of asexual and sexual reproductive methods, as in certain fungi.
metagenesis
met·a·gen·e·sis (m t  -jn  -ss)n. |
metagenesis
[met′əjen′əsis]
Etymology: Gk, meta + genein, to produce
the regular alternation of sexual with asexual methods of reproduction within the same species. metagenetic, metagenic, adj.
metagenesis
alternation of generations; there are alternate sexual and asexual cycles of reproduction in the one species.
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