alternation of generations


alternation of generations

Definition of ALTERNATION OF GENERATIONS

: the occurrence of two or more forms differently produced in the life cycle of a plant or animal usually involving the regular alternation of a sexual with an asexual generation

First Known Use of ALTERNATION OF GENERATIONS

1813

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