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autogeny

 

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Noun autogeny has 1 sense
  1. abiogenesis, autogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation - a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter
    --1 is a kind of organic phenomenon

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Autogeny

Noun (Biology): The ability of an organism to reproduce without fertilization, especially in insects.

Example sentence: Female mosquitoes exhibit autogeny, laying eggs without needing to mate with a male.

Noun (Ecology): The ability of plants to produce their own nutrients through photosynthesis.

Example sentence: Some plants can survive in nutrient-poor soils due to their autogeny, obtaining necessary nutrients through photosynthesis.

Adjective: Pertaining to or characterized by self-generation or self-sufficiency.

Example sentence: The autogeny of solar-powered devices makes them ideal for outdoor adventures.

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