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English parthenogenesis Reproduction without fertilization by male gamete, without genetic recombination or a reduction in ploidy. The eggs develop without sperm and are clones of the female parent. Occurs in a few fish species. reproduction
gamete
hermaphroditic
French parthénogénèse Reproduction sans que les ovules ne soient fécondés par les gamètes mâles ; mode de reproduction présent chez quelques rares espèces de poissons. reproduction
gamète
hermaphrodite
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Portuguese partenogénese Reprodução sem fertilização pelos gâmetas masculinos; ocorre em alguns peixes. reprodução
gâmeta
hermafrodita
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