Parthenogenesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008476",
  "term": "Parthenogenesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A form of asexual reproduction in which an embryo develops from an unfertilized egg cell. This process occurs without the genetic contribution of a male gamete. Parthenogenesis is observed in certain invertebrates, such as aphids and rotifers, and in some vertebrates, including a few species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians.",
  "synonyms": [
    "apogamia"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "fertilization",
    "ovum",
    "sexual reproduction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 790 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/parthenogenesis/"
}