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Parthenogenetic

usgb/ˌpɑːrθənəʊdʒəˈnetɪk/Volume
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Scientific Context

Used mainly in academic or scientific discussions related to biology and reproduction.

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In our biology class, we learned that parthenogenetic reproduction is common among certain plant species.
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Biological Cloning

Highlights that offspring are clones of the mother since there's no genetic input from a male.

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The parthenogenetic offspring of that plant are genetically identical to their mother.
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Non-human Process

Indicates this is a natural process, mostly observed in non-human species.

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Scientists have studied parthenogenetic mechanisms in some shark populations.
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