The process by which the diploid (2n) complement of chromosomes is reduced to the haploid (n) state during gametogenesis. Heritable mutations, crossing over, and independent assortment occur during meiosis. With animals this happens during formation of gametes. (FAO. 2008. Glossary of aquaculture. https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/a1555m)
Central government consists of all administrative departments of the state and other central agencies whose responsibilities cover the whole economic territory of a country, except for the administration of social security funds. (Eurostat. Glossary:Central government https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php)
