Arrhenotoky

Pronunciation
/ar-ren-oh-TOE-kee/
Category
Reproduction
Singular
Arrhenotokous
Plural
Arrhenotoky

Definition

A type of parthenogenesis in which male offspring are produced from unfertilized eggs. The females are usually produced by fertilized eggs.

Etymology

From Greek 'arrhen-', meaning 'male', and 'tokos', meaning 'birth'.

Example

Arrhenotoky is observed in certain hymenopteran insects.

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