Monogenesis (Noun)
Meaning
Asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The life cycle of some fungi involves monogenesis, a process in which spores are produced and released to give rise to new individuals.
- Monogenesis is a type of asexual reproduction used by certain organisms, such as some types of algae and fungi, to produce offspring.
- The species of fungus was found to exhibit monogenesis, releasing spores that would grow into new individuals without the need for fertilization.
- Monogenesis allows some organisms to quickly colonize new areas by releasing large numbers of spores that can grow into new individuals.
- In the laboratory, scientists studied the process of monogenesis in a particular type of fungus, observing how it produced and released spores to reproduce.