Parthenogenetic

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːrθənoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

Parthenogenetic (adj)

  1. Describes reproduction where an egg develops into an organism without being fertilized by a male cell.
  2. Used for offspring or species that are formed through reproduction without fertilization.

Parthenogenetic (adjective)

Examples

  • Some insects show parthenogenetic birth without fertilization.
  • The study explains parthenogenetic birth without fertilization in certain species.