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Parthenote

Description:

A parthenote refers to an organism that is developed from an unfertilized egg, produced artificially by processes like parthenogenesis or cloning.

Senses:

1. Noun - An organism developed from an unfertilized egg.

2. Noun - A reproductive cell capable of developing into an organism without fertilization.

3. Verb - To create or generate an organism from an unfertilized egg.

Sample Sentences:

1. The scientists conducted experiments to create parthenotes from unfertilized eggs.

2. The parthenote developed into a healthy organism without any contribution from a male gamete.

3. As a researcher in parthenogenesis, she successfully parthenoted several species of insects.

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