Germiparity

/ˌdʒɜːmɪˈpærɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or condition of reproducing through germ cells or germination rather than through traditional sexual means.

Etymology

From -parous (bearing or producing) with the abstract noun suffix -ity, creating a term for the state or quality of germ-based reproduction.

Kelly Says

Germiparity in organisms like hydra and certain plants makes them nearly impossible to kill completely—break off a piece, and it regrows the whole organism, which is why some plants have conquered the Earth.

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