asexual

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The researchers also determined that asexual reproduction probably emerged several times within the group.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2025

These photoreceptors also regulate things like sexual and asexual development and metabolism, accumulation of protective pigments and proteins, and growth.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025

In the second series, Tobie Donovan’s character Isaac tells the rest of the characters he is asexual, meaning he experiences little or no sexual attraction.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

All along the parade route, people waved iterations of flags representing those who are asexual, trans or lesbian —Mexican flags with rainbow stripes signaled pride at intersectional identities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

I think about going back to being an asexual sea sponge, and I cry more.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King