Asexual Reproduction Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual.
  • Did you know some animals can reproduce through parthenogenesis without needing a mate?
  • It's like nature's way of saying 'I don't need nobody' with parthenogenesis.
  • The company's success seemed to be the result of a parthenogenesis of innovative ideas within the team.

noun a prefix used in biology to indicate absence or lack of a particular feature or characteristic

  • Agamo- is a prefix used in biology to indicate that a species reproduces asexually.
  • I heard that some plants are agamo- and don't need to pollinate to reproduce.
  • Did you know that some bugs are agamo- and can multiply without mating?
  • The company's growth strategy is like an agamo- approach, focusing on internal expansion rather than partnerships.