metagenesis

The definition of metagenesis is the reproduction cycle of an organism that alternates between sexual and asexual generations.

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An example of metagenesis is the reproduction cycle of a cnidarian.

See metagenesis in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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Biol. reproduction in which there is alternation of an asexual with a sexual generation, as in many cnidarians

Origin: ModL: see meta- & -genesis

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