adjective
- relating to or produced by gynogenesis; reproducing through a process in which an embryo develops from an egg without genetic contribution from a male parent
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- Gynogenetic reproduction occurs in some fish species where the egg develops without fertilization by sperm.
- The gynogenetic process allows certain organisms to reproduce asexually while maintaining genetic diversity.
- Scientists study gynogenetic mechanisms to understand alternative reproductive strategies in nature.
- Some amphibian populations rely on gynogenetic development for their survival.