monogenetic

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monogenetic (adjective; Greek monos, one; genesis, beginning): 1. Pertaining to monogenesis.

2. Designates parasites with a simple direct life cycle that is completed in one host.

3. Producing offspring of one sex by arrhenogenesis or thelygenesis.