Neo-oogenesis is the production of new oocytes throughout the lifetime of an organism. Neo-oogenesis commonly occurs in lower vertebrates (amphibians and reptiles), but is thought not to occur in higher vertebrates, especially mammals.
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Neo-oogenesis is the production of new oocytes throughout the lifetime of an organism. Neo-oogenesis commonly occurs in lower vertebrates (amphibians and reptiles), but is thought not to occur in higher vertebrates, especially mammals.
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