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fissiparous

fissiparous

9.9
Making new living things by splitting into two or more parts
  • adjective
  • /ˌfɪsɪˈpɛrəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fisiparo
  • Many single-celled organisms are fissiparous, multiplying simply by splitting in two.

Examples

  • Some bacteria exhibit fissiparous reproduction under favorable environmental conditions.

  • The fissiparous nature of certain protozoans allows for rapid population growth.

  • The fissiparous nature of the bacteria allows them to multiply rapidly.

  • Some species of algae are fissiparous and can reproduce by splitting.

  • Many single-celled organisms are fissiparous, multiplying simply by splitting in two.

  • Some species of algae are fissiparous and can reproduce by splitting.

  • Certain bacteria are fissiparous, capable of rapid reproduction by dividing into two or more parts.

Surface Forms

fissiparous positive

Morphology

fissiparous = fissi + par + ous

This is a learned classical formation built from specialized combining forms meaning roughly 'split' and 'bearing', but the parts are not transparent to an average learner.

Etymology

The word fissiparous comes from the parts fissi- meaning 'split' (as in fission and fissure) and -parous meaning 'producing' or 'bearing' ('giving birth'). So, a fissiparous organism reproduces by splitting into two or more parts.