agamobium
|a-ga-mo-bi-um|
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/ˌæɡəˈmoʊbiəm/
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/ˌæɡəˈməʊbiəm/
asexual reproduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agamobium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agamos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gamos' meant 'marriage,' combined with 'bios' meaning 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'agamos' transformed into the scientific term 'agamobium' to describe a life form that reproduces without sexual union.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'life without marriage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'asexual reproductive structure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of asexual reproductive structure in certain algae and fungi.
The agamobium is crucial for the survival of the species in harsh conditions.
Synonyms
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