metagenetic
/ˌmɛtədʒəˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving alternation of generations, especially in the life cycle of certain organisms like jellyfish or ferns.
- Botanists study the metagenetic patterns in ferns to understand their reproduction.
- The metagenetic life cycle of the jellyfish includes both polyp and medusa stages.
- Some marine biologists focus on metagenetic species that switch between sexual and asexual phases.
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