Homogenesis

Reproduction by the same process in succeeding generations. Homogenesis is in contrast to alternation of generations, which occurs for example in plants. Humans engage in homogenetic reproduction.

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Ho`mo*gen"e*sis (?), n. [Homo- + genesis.] Biol.

That method of reproduction in which the successive generations are alike, the offspring, either animal or plant, running through the same cycle of existence as the parent; gamogenesis; -- opposed to heterogenesis.

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