female parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only maternal chromosomes due to the failure of the sperm to fuse with the egg nucleus
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gynogenesis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | parthenogenesis, parthenogeny |
Examples of gynogenesis
gynogenesis
A form of asexual reproduction related to parthenogenesis is gynogenesis.
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In addition, the amazon molly is known to reproduce by gynogenesis.
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Gynogenesis and Pseudogamy are closely related phenomena where a sperm or pollen triggers the development of the egg into an embryo but makes no genetic contribution to the embryo.
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- Female parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only maternal chromosomes due to the failure of the sperm to fuse with the egg nucleus
- (gynogenetic) containing genetic material derived from the female parent only
- (gynogenetic) The consistent production of only female offspring where the paternal chromosomes are not incorporated in the embryo.
