kleptogenesis

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κλέπτω (kléptō, “steal”) + γένεσις (génesis, “origin, creation, generation”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌklɛptəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

Noun

kleptogenesis (uncountable)

  1. (biology) Reproduction by a unisexual species using sperm 'stolen' by mating with members of a related bisexual species.

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