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gynogenesis

gynogenesis

9.9
A way an egg develops into a baby without genes from the father
  • noun
  • /ˌɡɪnəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ginegenesis
  • In gynogenesis, the egg develops without any genetic material from the sperm being incorporated.

Examples

  • Some fish species are capable of gynogenesis, producing offspring that inherit genes only from the mother.

  • Scientists studied the process of gynogenesis to understand the mechanisms of uniparental inheritance.

  • Gynogenesis is fascinating.

  • What is gynogenesis?

  • In gynogenesis, the embryo develops from the female's egg without any genetic contribution from the male.

  • Some species of frogs reproduce through gynogenesis, where the offspring's genetic material comes solely from the mother.

  • Researchers observed that certain fish rely on gynogenesis to create entirely female populations, with no male fertilization needed.

Synonyms

parthenogenesis
vsgynogenesis
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An egg grows into a new animal or plant without being fertilized

is broader and lacks the specified sperm contact without genetic contribution
parthenogeny
vsgynogenesis
  • Specialized
9.9

A way an egg grows into a new animal or plant without being fertilized

is the general process while the key concept requires sperm presence but no fusion

Surface Forms

gynogenesis singular
gynogeneses plural

Morphology

gynogenesis = genesis (semi-transparent) = gyno + genesis

The prefix 'gyno-' clearly relates to 'female', but the specific biological process is specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Gynogenesis comes from the Greek parts gyno- meaning 'woman' or 'female' and -genesis meaning 'origin' or 'creation'. So gynogenesis is a type of reproduction where the egg makes a new life using only the mother's genes, with no genetic contribution from the father.