Parthenogenesis

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Pronunciation: /ˌpɑrθəˈnoʊdʒənəsɪs/

Definitions of parthenogenesis

noun a type of reproduction in which an egg develops into a new individual without being fertilized by sperm

Example Sentences

A1 Parthenogenesis is a form of reproduction in which an egg develops without being fertilized by sperm.

A2 Some species of insects and reptiles can reproduce through parthenogenesis.

B1 Scientists are studying the genetic mechanisms behind parthenogenesis in certain animals.

B2 Parthenogenesis can occur naturally in some plants when conditions are favorable for reproduction.

C1 The process of parthenogenesis has implications for evolutionary biology and genetic diversity.

C2 Researchers are investigating the potential applications of parthenogenesis in agriculture and biotechnology.

Examples of parthenogenesis in a Sentence

formal Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual.

informal Did you know some animals can reproduce through parthenogenesis without needing a mate?

slang It's like nature's way of saying 'I don't need nobody' with parthenogenesis.

figurative The company's success seemed to be the result of a parthenogenesis of innovative ideas within the team.

Grammatical Forms of parthenogenesis

past tense

parthenogenesized

plural

parthenogeneses

comparative

more parthenogenetic

superlative

most parthenogenetic

present tense

parthenogenesizes

future tense

will parthenogenesize

perfect tense

has parthenogenesized

continuous tense

is parthenogenesizing

singular

parthenogenesis

positive degree

parthenogenetic

infinitive

to parthenogenesize

gerund

parthenogenesizing

participle

parthenogenesized

Origin and Evolution of parthenogenesis

First Known Use: 1899 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'parthenogenesis' originates from the Greek words 'parthenos' meaning virgin and 'genesis' meaning origin or creation.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of biology to describe a form of asexual reproduction in which an egg develops into a new individual without fertilization. Over time, the term has also been used metaphorically to describe any process of reproduction without the involvement of males.