Cenogonous

/sɪˈnɒɡənəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to reproduction from a common origin or source; or relating to organisms that reproduce sexually.

Etymology

From Greek keno- (common) plus -gonous (produced, generated). A rare biological term describing reproductive origins.

Kelly Says

Cenogonous basically means 'born from the same parents,' which sounds simple, but the word exists because biologists needed precision when discussing whether creatures reproduced asexually or came from a single genetic source.

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