asexual reproduction
noun
Pronunciation: ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən
Definition
Biological process where a single organism creates offspring identical to itself without the fusion of gametes.
Examples
Many simple organisms, such as bacteria and yeast, rely entirely on asexual reproduction to multiply.
Unlike sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction allows a single individual to produce a large number of offspring very quickly.
Some species of lizards are capable of asexual reproduction, meaning they do not require a mate to lay fertile eggs.
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