monogenesis
noun
- the hypothetical descent of all living organisms from a single original organism or cell
- asexual reproduction, as by budding or spore formation
See monogenesis in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(mŏnˌə-jĕnˈĭ-sĭs)
noun- The theory that all living organisms are descended from a single cell or organism.
- Asexual reproduction, as by sporulation.
Related Forms:
- mo·nogˈe·nous (mə-nŏjˈə-nəs) adjective
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