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poecilogony

noun
poe·ci·log·o·ny | \ ˌpēsəˈlägənē \
plural -es

Definition of poecilogony 

: a supposed method of development occurring in invertebrate animals where in the same species there are two kinds of young although the adults are exactly alike

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History and Etymology for poecilogony

International Scientific Vocabulary poecil- + -gony

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