Alternation Of Generations Definition & Meaning

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A new, diploid sporophyte grows from this fertilised egg, and the cycle begins again … This process is known as alternation of generations, and has, ironically, confused generations of biology undergraduates.

From The Guardian

All plants maintain this dual life cycle, called “the alternation of generations“.

From Scientific American

Nevertheless insects offer, in their metamorphoses, a phenomenon not altogether dissimilar, and give a clue to the manner in which alternation of generations may have originated.

From Project Gutenberg

The alternating activity of these two produces the alternation of generations.

From Project Gutenberg

Life-history always very simple, no well-marked alternation of generations; basidium borne directly on the mycelium.

From Project Gutenberg