Kleptogenesis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌklɛptəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kleptogenesis is a noun meaning (biology) Reproduction by a unisexual species using sperm 'stolen' by mating with members of a related bisexual species.
Meaning
(biology) Reproduction by a unisexual species using sperm 'stolen' by mating with members of a related bisexual species.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kleptoparasitism, kleptobiosis, cleptobiont, kleptoplasty, cleptoparasitism, kleptoplastidy.
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