Secondary growth or reproduction; development that occurs as a second stage, or reproduction from secondary structures.
From deutero- (second) + -genesis (from Greek 'genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'generation'). This biological term describes processes that happen after initial development.
Some plants and animals can reproduce twice—first sexually creating seeds or offspring, then asexually from the survivors—this word describes that strategic two-stage approach to making the next generation.
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