Definition of "monogenesis" []

• The theory that all living organisms are descended from a single cell or organism. (noun)
• Asexual reproduction, as by sporulation. (noun)

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• "Go check out the views known as monogenesis and polygenesis that appear as scientific cover for a growing view of white supremacy that did not exist prior to the 1800's."
• "David Hume's position on the conflict between polygenesis versus monogenesis is the subject of some scholarly debate."
• "Although the Catholic Gobineau initially espoused monogenesis, he later leaned towards polygenesis and ended up ambivalent on this issue"