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A method of reproduction involving one parent, where the offspring are genetically identical to the parent. Asexual reproduction can occur in plants, fungi and even some animals. There are also a number of different methods of asexual reproduction. | A method of [[reproduction|reproduction]] involving one parent, where the offspring are genetically identical to the parent. Asexual reproduction can occur in [[plants|plants]], [[fungi|fungi]] and even some animals. There are also a number of different methods of asexual reproduction. | ||
=== | === Examples of animal asexual reproduction === | ||
*Parthenogenesis: This type of self-reproduction occurs in animals without sex chromosomes such as ants and bees. Essentially it allows the development of an unfertilised egg into a fully functional individual. This would be impossible for humans. | *[[Parthenogenesis|Parthenogenesis]]: This type of self-reproduction occurs in animals without [[sex chromosomes|sex chromosomes]] such as ants and bees. Essentially it allows the development of an unfertilised egg into a fully functional individual. This would be impossible for humans.<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 07:43, 22 October 2012
A method of reproduction involving one parent, where the offspring are genetically identical to the parent. Asexual reproduction can occur in plants, fungi and even some animals. There are also a number of different methods of asexual reproduction.
Examples of animal asexual reproduction
- Parthenogenesis: This type of self-reproduction occurs in animals without sex chromosomes such as ants and bees. Essentially it allows the development of an unfertilised egg into a fully functional individual. This would be impossible for humans.