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parthenogenesis

/ˌpɑːrnθɪnoʊˌdʒɛnɪˈsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does parthenogenesis mean?

noun

The production of offspring without fertilization, typically by an unfertilized egg cell. This process is found in some species of plants, animals, and insects.

Example

"The parthenogenesis of aphids allows them to reproduce quickly and colonize new areas."

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