metagenesis
- noun
- /ˌmɛtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
- Specialized
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metagénesis
- Jellyfish are known for their metagenesis, switching between polyp and medusa forms.
Examples
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Many parasitic worms undergo metagenesis to exploit different hosts in their life cycles.
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Did you know that metagenesis occurs in some species of corals?
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The study of metagenesis in plants has revealed important evolutionary adaptations.
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The jellyfish exhibits metagenesis in its life cycle.
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Jellyfish display metagenesis by alternating between their polyp and medusa stages.
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Certain parasitic worms utilize metagenesis to adapt their reproduction strategy for different hosts.
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Research has shown that metagenesis in corals allows them to thrive in varying environmental conditions.
Synonyms
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A life cycle in which a plant or animal changes between different forms
A life cycle with one generation that reproduces sexually and one that reproduces without sex
A life cycle in plants and some algae with two different forms, one sexual and one asexual
A life cycle with stages that reproduce sexually and stages that reproduce without sex
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word metagenesis comes from Greek parts meta- meaning 'change' or 'after' and genesis meaning 'birth' or 'origin'. So think of it as a 'change of birth' — that is why it describes a life cycle where a plant or animal switches between different generations, like jellyfish moving from a polyp to a medusa form.