polygenous
/pɒlɪˈdʒiːnəs/; /pɑːlɪˈdʒiːnəs/Definitions
1. adjective
Produced or having multiple origins or sources.
“The theory of polygenous evolution suggests that different species evolved independently from a common ancestor.”
2. noun
A place where two or more rivers, streams, or other bodies of water merge or meet.
“The confluence of the rivers created a polygenous area that supported a diverse array of plant and animal life.”