2. (Biol.)
Defn: That method of reproduction in which the successive generations differ from each other, the parent organism producing offspring different in habit and structure from itself, the original form, however, reappearing after one or more generations; — opposed to homogenesis, or gamogenesis.
HETEROGENETIC
Het`er*o*ge*net"ic, a. (Biol.)
Defn: Relating to heterogenesis; as, heterogenetic transformations.
HETEROGENIST
Het`er*og"e*nist, n. (Biol.)
Defn: One who believes in the theory of spontaneous generation, or heterogenesis. Bastian.
HETEROGENOUS
Het`er*og"e*nous, a. (Biol.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to heterogenesis; heterogenetic.
HETEROGENY
Het`er*og"e*ny, n. (Biol.)
Defn: Heterogenesis.