ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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