Definition

parthenogeneses

noun
  1. Plural of parthenogenesis; instances or processes of asexual reproduction in which an organism develops from an unfertilized egg or gamete without male genetic contribution.
  2. Usage: Biology term; Plural form

Examples

  • Some species of lizards reproduce through parthenogeneses, producing clones of themselves.
  • Parthenogeneses occur naturally in certain insects and crustaceans.
  • The study examined different types of parthenogeneses across various animal species.
  • In parthenogeneses, offspring are genetically identical to the parent organism.
  • Aphids can reproduce through parthenogeneses during favorable environmental conditions.

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