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metagenesis

/ˌmet.əˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌmet.əˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruБиологический термин, обозначающий чередование полового и бесполого поколений в жизненном цикле организма.

A biological term referring to the alternation of sexual and asexual generations in the life cycle of an organism.

uncountable

  1. Alternation of GenerationsC2formalscientific

    The regular alternation of sexual and asexual reproductive phases in the life cycle of an organism, such as in many plants, algae, and some invertebrates.

    ruЧередование поколений

    • Metagenesis is observed in ferns and jellyfish, where one generation reproduces asexually and the next sexually.
    • The study of metagenesis helps biologists understand evolutionary adaptations.
    • In certain marine invertebrates, metagenesis ensures genetic diversity and population stability.

    Synonymsalternation of generations

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  • metageneses' possessive plural form
  • metagenesis's possessive singular form