noun
- Plural of androgenesis; a form of asexual reproduction in which an organism develops from male genetic material only, without contribution from a female.
Usage: biology; technical; plural form
Examples
- Androgeneses occur in certain fish and insect species as a reproductive strategy.
- Scientists study androgeneses to understand alternative modes of reproduction in animals.
- In some organisms, androgeneses can produce clones genetically identical to the male parent.
- The mechanisms of androgeneses differ significantly from typical sexual reproduction.