Clonisms

/ˈkloʊnɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clonism; multiple instances or manifestations of clonal reproduction or practices.

Etymology

Plural of clonism formed by adding -s.

Kelly Says

When biologists study clonisms across different species, they find that organisms ranging from bacteria to plants have evolved this strategy for rapid population growth without genetic variation.

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