kleptogenesis

English

/ˌklɛptəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (biology) Reproduction by a unisexual species using sperm 'stolen' by mating with members of a related bisexual species.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *klep- (steal).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*klep-

Gloss

steal

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

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