biogeny
/baɪəˈdʒɛni/Definitions
1. noun
The generation or production of living organisms, especially the origin and development of life on Earth.
“The study of biogeny has shed new light on the evolutionary history of our planet.”
2. noun
A theory or hypothesis about the origin of life on Earth.
“The scientist proposed a new biogeny theory that challenged the existing understanding of the Earth’s early environment.”