Parthenogenesis Synonyms

pärthə-nō-jĕnĭ-sĭs
Process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. parthenogeny
  2. reproduction
  3. virgin-birth
  4. birth

Words Related to Parthenogenesis

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. androgenesis
  2. parthenogenetic
  3. asexual
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Parthenogenesis Sentence Examples

  • Parthenogenesis is of normal occurrence in the life-cycle of many Hymenoptera.

  • The offspring of the virgin females are in most of these instances females; but among the bees and wasps parthenogenesis occurs normally and always results in the development of males, the " queen " insect laying either a fertilized or unfertilized egg at will.

  • The only one of these possible modes of reproduction not known to occur in Hydromedusae is parthenogenesis.

  • He supports parthenogenesis in some plants.

  • Parthenogenesis is frequent.

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