Asexual reproduction and Parthenogenesis

Asexual reproduction

Asexual reproduction noun - Reproduction without the fusion of gametes.

Parthenogenesis and asexual reproduction are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Parthenogenesis" with "Asexual reproduction", this terms are similar.

Parthenogenesis

Parthenogenesis noun - Human conception without fertilization by a man.
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Synonyms for Parthenogenesis

Asexual reproduction and parthenogenesis are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Asexual reproduction" instead a noun "Parthenogenesis".

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  • Film / Godzilla (1998) Truth in Television: Although it wasn't really known at the time, some lizards actually are capable of asexual reproduction via a process called parthenogenesis.
  • This can happen in some species of animals (and plants) through the various means of asexual reproduction, including Parthenogenesis.
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