Definition

Relating to or characterized by the development of multiple embryos from a single fertilized egg.

Example

Some species of parasitic wasps are polyembryonic, producing several embryos from one egg.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals can be polyembryonic?

Really? I had no idea what that meant.

It means they can produce multiple embryos from one fertilized egg.

That’s fascinating! Nature is so interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polyembryonic → It is formed from "poly-" (meaning many) and "embryon" (from Greek "embryon", meaning a developing organism). The word describes a condition involving many developing organisms from a single fertilized egg.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') developing organisms ('embryon') — that's what polyembryonic means.

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