parthenogenetic

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Although the parthenogenetic flies received genes only from their mothers, they weren’t always clones of their parent.

From Scientific American • Aug. 1, 2023

In a separate study published in 2021, researchers stated that it's "ecologically advantageous in the short term, but the young age and rarity of parthenogenetic species indicate it is less advantageous in the long term."

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2023

Although Michelangelo would have been the last to tell us — he liked to present himself as a parthenogenetic wonder — he did have some art training.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2017

As a result, they're among the most studied parthenogenetic species; their evolutionary success has essentially turned them into the poster child for unisexuality.

From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2015

Why must those loathsome and parthenogenetic green flies devour the tender roses?

From The New Gulliver and Other Stories by Pain, Barry