parthenogeneses

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A form of parthenogenesis — (An instance of) reproduction by the development of a single gamete (an ovum or ovule) without fertilisation by a gamete of the opposite sex; compare monogenesis, metagenesis, and heterogamy.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of parthenogenesis
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