Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

biogeny

noun

‘baɪoʊdʒəni

Definition

The theory that life arises from pre-existing life rather than from non-living matter.

Examples

Biogeny as a principle helps explain how complex life forms evolve over generations.
The concept of biogeny opposes abiogenesis, which suggests life can emerge from inorganic matter.
Many scientists study biogeny to understand evolutionary processes better.

Meaning

Biogeny refers to the processes through which living organisms originate from other living organisms, highlighting the interconnections within biological life.