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parthenogenesis

/ˌpɑːr.θə.noʊˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/

Traduction: Processus biologique par lequel un ovule non fécondé se développe en un nouvel organisme, observé naturellement chez certains insectes et arthropodes, et également discuté dans le contexte d'une conception humaine sans fécondation par un homme.

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/ˌpɑːr.θə.noʊˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/C2formalscientific
  • frProcessus biologique par lequel un ovule non fécondé se développe en un nouvel organisme, observé naturellement chez certains insectes et arthropodes, et également discuté dans le contexte d'une conception humaine sans fécondation par un homme.

A biological process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual, occurring naturally in some insects and arthropods, and also discussed in the context of human conception without fertilization by a male.

indénombrable

  1. Asexual reproduction in animalsC1formalscientific

    A natural form of asexual reproduction in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual, common among insects and some other arthropods.

    frParthénogenèse

    • Aphids can reproduce through parthenogenesis during the summer months.
    • Some species of stick insects rely solely on parthenogenesis for reproduction.
    • Parthenogenesis allows a single female to establish a new population.

    Synonymesparthenogenyvirgin birth

  2. Human conception without fertilizationC2formalscientific

    A theoretical or rare biological process where a human egg cell develops into an embryo without being fertilized by a sperm cell.

    frParthénogenèse humaine

    • True parthenogenesis in humans has never been scientifically documented.
    • The concept of human parthenogenesis is often explored in science fiction.
    • Researchers study parthenogenesis in other mammals to understand early development.

    Synonymesagamogenesisvirgin birth

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  • parthenogeneses plural form
  • parthenogeneses' possessive plural form
  • parthenogenesis's possessive singular form