Weismann barriers

A form of Weismann barrier — The strict distinction between the "immortal" germ cell lineages producing gametes and "disposable" somatic cells in animals (but not plants), in contrast to Charles Darwin's proposed pangenesis mechanism for inheritance.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of Weismann barrier
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