Heterogenetic

/ˌhɛtərəʤəˈnɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or produced by heterogenesis; arising from parents or sources that are fundamentally different or unlike.

Etymology

From 'heterogenesis' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic,' describing something that follows the pattern of heterogenesis or arises from dissimilar origins.

Kelly Says

Some parasites have heterogenetic life cycles where larvae and adults look so different you'd think they were completely different species until biologists traced their development!

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