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Parthenogenetic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Reproducing or produced by unfertilized eggs.

Example sentence 1: The lizard species on the remote island exhibit parthenogenetic reproduction, as there are no males present to fertilize the eggs.

Example sentence 2: Some plants have the ability to undergo parthenogenetic reproduction, allowing them to reproduce without any pollination.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An organism that is reproduced by parthenogenesis.

Example sentence 1: The parthenogenetic invertebrates in the aquarium had a unique ability to reproduce without any male counterpart.

Example sentence 2: Researchers studied the genetic makeup of parthenogenetics to understand their reproductive mechanisms better.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or involves parthenogenesis.

Example sentence 1: The lizard species was observed to reproduce parthenogenetically, demonstrating the viability of this unique reproductive strategy.

Example sentence 2: The plant was able to propagate itself parthenogenetically, bypassing the need for pollination.

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