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self-cloning

 

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Term: Self-Cloning

Noun:

Self-cloning refers to the ability of an organism to reproduce asexually by producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

Example sentence:

The self-cloning of certain reptiles, such as the Komodo dragon, allows them to populate islands in the absence of mates.


Adjective:

The term self-cloning can also be used as an adjective to describe organisms or processes that exhibit the ability of self-cloning.

Example sentence:

The self-cloning behavior of the fungus has led to an uncontrollable spread in the agricultural fields.


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