Definition

The process of producing offspring that are genetically different from the parents, often seen in certain species where the offspring are not similar to the parents.

Example

The concept of xenogeny is important in understanding how some species adapt to their environments through unique reproductive strategies.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the concept of xenogeny?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's the idea of producing offspring that are completely different from their parents.

That's really interesting! I wonder how that would work in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Xenogeny is formed from "xeno-" (from Greek "xenos", meaning foreign or strange) and "-geny" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word refers to the origin or production of foreign or strange forms of life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'foreign' ('xeno-') and 'produced' ('-geny') to remember that xenogeny refers to the origin of something foreign or strange.

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