Asexual Reproduction Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of reproduction that does not involve the union of male and female gametes

adjective relating to reproduction without the union of male and female gametes

  • The species is known to reproduce through agamic means, such as parthenogenesis.
  • Some plants can reproduce agamically without the need for pollination.
  • Who knew that agamic reproduction could be so fascinating?
  • The company's growth strategy seemed almost agamic in nature, as it relied solely on internal resources.

noun a type of reproduction in which offspring are produced without the need for fertilization

  • Agamogenesis is a form of reproduction that does not involve the union of male and female gametes.
  • I just learned about agamogenesis in my biology class. It's a pretty interesting concept.
  • Agamogenesis sounds like some sci-fi stuff, right?
  • In the world of ideas, creativity can be seen as a form of agamogenesis, where new concepts are born without the need for external influences.