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parthenogenetic

/ˌpɑːrθɪnoʊdʒɛnɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does parthenogenetic mean?

adjective

Producing offspring without fertilization, especially in plants and some animals.

Example

"Some species of aphids exhibit parthenogenetic reproduction, allowing them to rapidly colonize new areas."

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