Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
xenogeny
noun
ˌzɛnəˈdʒɛni
Definition
The origin of organisms from foreign or different sources, often applied in biology to describe the development of an organism that is said to arise from a foreign substance or organism.
Examples
- Scientists are studying xenogeny to understand how certain species evolve.
- The idea of xenogeny challenges traditional views of biological origins.
Meaning
Xenogeny refers to the concept of life originating from outside its usual environment or from different species.
Synonyms
- Foreign origin
- Exogenous development
