parthenogenetic (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːθɪnədʒɪˈnɛtɪk/
Definition
Producing offspring without fertilization by a male, a process that occurs naturally in some plants and animals, and can also be induced artificially in others.
Examples
Parthenogenetic reproduction is common in some species of aphids, which can produce live young without mating.
The parthenogenetic development of an egg cell into an embryo can occur in certain species of fish, such as the zebra danio.
How to Use parthenogenetic
- parthenogenetic reproduction (noun phrase)
- the process of producing offspring without fertilization by a male — "Parthenogenetic reproduction is common in some species of aphids."
- parthenogenetic development (noun phrase)
- the process of an egg cell developing into an embryo without fertilization — "The parthenogenetic development of an egg cell into an embryo can occur in certain species of fish."
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