zoogeny


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zoogeny

(zəʊˈɒdʒɪnɪ)
n
(Biology) the doctrine of the formation and evolution of animals or living things
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zoogony, zoogeny

1. the generation of animals.
2. a study of animal generation. — zoogonic, zoogenic, adj.
See also: Animals
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