: A form of "virgin birth" where an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual. This occurs naturally in over 2,000 species, including aphids, some fish, and even reptiles like the Komodo dragon .
is the biological term for reproduction that does not involve the fusion of male and female gametes (fertilization). It is often used as a more precise scientific synonym for asexual reproduction, particularly when referring to species that bypass traditional seed or embryo formation processes. Core Mechanisms agamogenesis
According to descriptions on platforms like New World Encyclopedia , agamogenesis can be broken down into two primary subtypes: : A form of "virgin birth" where an