parthenogenesis
noun /,pɑrθɪnoʊ'dʒɛnɪsɪs/
- Definition
- process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'parthenogenesis'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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