parthenogeny

• Processus biologique où un ovule non fécondé se développe en un nouvel organisme, courant chez les insectes et certains autres arthropodes ; se dit aussi d'une conception humaine sans fécondation par un homme.

A biological process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual, common among insects and some other arthropods; also refers to human conception without fertilization by a man.

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1. Asexual reproduction in animalsC1formalscientific

   A biological process where an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual, common among insects and some other arthropods.

   Parthénogenèse

   • Aphids can reproduce through parthenogeny during the summer months.
   • Parthenogeny allows some species to rapidly increase their population.
   • Scientists observed parthenogeny in a species of stick insect.

   Synonymesparthenogenesis

2. C2formalscientific

   A theoretical or rare biological concept involving human conception without fertilization by a male.

   Parthénogenèse humaine

   • The idea of human parthenogeny remains largely in the realm of science fiction.
   • Some researchers have explored the possibility of parthenogeny in mammals.
   • No confirmed case of human parthenogeny has ever been documented.

   Synonymesparthenogenesisvirgin birth