digenesis

9.9

A life cycle with one generation that reproduces sexually and one that reproduces without sex

noun
/daɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

Specialized

: digenesia

Certain parasitic worms exhibit digenesis as part of their complex life cycles.

Examples

Understanding digenesis is important for controlling the spread of some infectious diseases.
The study focused on the triggers that cause digenesis in protozoan organisms.
The concept of digenesis is crucial in understanding certain life cycles.
Many organisms exhibit digenesis during their developmental stages.
Certain parasitic worms exhibit digenesis as part of their complex life cycles.
The study focused on the triggers that cause digenesis in protozoan organisms.
Understanding digenesis is important for controlling the spread of some infectious diseases.

Synonyms

metagenesis

vsdigenesis

Specialized

9.9

An organism with one generation that reproduces by sex and the next generation that reproduces without sex

emphasizes alternation within the organism life cycle rather than reproductive form

alternation of generations

vsdigenesis

Specialized

8.4

A life cycle in plants and some algae with two different forms, one sexual and one asexual

focuses on alternation of sexual and asexual generations not broader successions

Surface Forms

digenesis singular

digeneses plural

Morphology

digenesis = genesis (semi-transparent) = di + genesis

Formally built from 'di-' (two) + 'genesis' (origin), but the precise biological meaning is technical and not directly inferable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Digenesis comes from di- meaning 'two' and genesis meaning 'birth' or 'origin', the same root as in generation. It describes a life cycle with two kinds of generations — one that reproduces with sex and one without — so the word reminds you of 'two births' in the cycle.