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gynogenesis

 

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Noun gynogenesis has 1 sense
  1. gynogenesis - female parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only maternal chromosomes due to the failure of the sperm to fuse with the egg nucleus
    --1 is a kind of
    parthenogenesis, parthenogeny, virgin birth

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Gynogenesis

Definition:

Gynogenesis is a type of asexual reproduction found in some organisms, particularly fish and amphibians, where an unfertilized egg develops into an offspring without the contribution of genetic material from a male.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The process of reproduction in which an egg develops into an organism without fertilization by a male.

Example sentence:

Gynogenesis is a fascinating reproductive strategy observed in certain species of fish, where the offspring receives all of its genetic material from the mother.

Sense 2:

Noun: The scientific study or research concerning gynogenesis and its various biological aspects.

Example sentence:

The scientist dedicated his career to the study of gynogenesis and made significant discoveries about the genetic mechanisms involved.

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