Parthenogenetic
Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːrθənoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
Parthenogenetic (adj)
- Describes reproduction where an egg develops into an organism without being fertilized by a male cell.
- 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.