Vocabulary Entry

schizogony

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noun

A method of asexual reproduction in which a single organism divides to produce two or more new individuals.

Example Sentences

"The process of schizogony allows certain parasites to rapidly increase their population."

"Schizogony is particularly common in certain species of protozoa."

"Researchers studied the schizogony of the malaria parasite to find ways to control its spread."