kleptogenesis

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κλέπτω (kléptō, “steal”) + γένεσις (génesis, “origin, creation, generation”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌklɛptəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

Noun

kleptogenesis (uncountable)

1. (biology) Reproduction by a unisexual species using sperm 'stolen' by mating with members of a related bisexual species.

Related terms

• klepton

See also

• gynogenesis
• hybridogenesis
• parthenogenesis