parasynapsis
noun
para·synapsis
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: normal side-by-side union of chromosomes in synapsis in contrast to supposed end-to-end union that is now regarded as purely an observational artifact compare telosynapsis
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“Parasynapsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parasynapsis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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