"kleptogenesis" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌklɛptəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κλέπτω (kléptō, “steal”) + γένεσις (génesis, “origin, creation, generation”). Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*klep-}}, {{uder|en|grc|κλέπτω||steal}} Ancient Greek κλέπτω (kléptō, “steal”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kleptogenesis (uncountable)
  1. (biology) Reproduction by a unisexual species using sperm 'stolen' by mating with members of a related bisexual species. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: klepton, gynogenesis, hybridogenesis, parthenogenesis
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