Autogenous
- Pronunciation
- /aw-TOE-jen-us/
- Category
- General
- Singular
- Autogenous
- Plural
- Autogenous
Definition
A term used to describe a process or phenomenon that is self-generated or independent of external factors. In entomology, it often refers to insects that can produce eggs without requiring a prior blood meal.
Etymology
From Greek 'autos' meaning 'self' and 'genous' meaning 'origin'.
Example
The autogenous origin of insect eggs is a process where the developing embryo does not require fertilization.