polyembryony

Meanings

• noun

  A developmental phenomenon in which an organism develops from a single zygote multiple embryos, each capable of independent development.

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Variants

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polyembryonic , polyembryonies , polyembryony

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Etymology

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From the Greek words polys (many) and embryon (embryo).

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Trivia

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1. Polyembryony is also known as 'multiple monsters' in folklore and mythology.

2. The phenomenon was first described in detail by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.

3. Polyembryony is not limited to animals and has been observed in certain types of plants as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polyzygotic: Refers to organisms that develop from multiple zygotes, as opposed to monozygotic (identical twins) that develop from a single zygote.

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Culture

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Polyembryony is a rare phenomenon in the animal kingdom and is mostly observed in certain species of reptiles and amphibians. It has been a subject of fascination and research in the fields of embryology and genetics.

How to Memorize "polyembryony"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a single fertilized egg dividing into multiple embryos, each with its own unique development.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the concept of multiple embryos developing from a single fertilized egg.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Many Embryos, One Egg' to remember the meaning of polyembryony.

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