gymnotoka (Meaning)
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gymnotoka (n. pl.)
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Synonyms & Antonyms of gymnotoka
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gymnotoka Sentence Examples
- Gymnotoka is a remarkable reproductive strategy exhibited by certain reptiles, such as the whiptail lizard.
- These species have adapted to reproduce parthenogenetically, producing offspring without male fertilization.
- Gymnotoka occurs when the egg develops and hatches without the presence of a sperm cell.
- The resulting offspring are genetically identical to their mother, making them clones.
- Within gymnotoka, two main forms are observed: obligate and facultative.
- Obligate gymnotoka refers to species that exclusively reproduce parthenogenetically.
- Facultative gymnotoka allows for both parthenogenetic and bisexual reproduction, depending on environmental factors.
- Gymnotoka can provide an evolutionary advantage by increasing the species' reproductive success in environments with limited male availability.
- Some gymnotoka-capable species exhibit hybridogenesis, where parthenogenesis enables the development of hybrid offspring from an unfertilized egg that has been stimulated by sperm.
- Investigating gymnotoka has provided valuable insights into the fascinating diversity of reproductive mechanisms in nature.
FAQs About the word gymnotoka
The Athecata.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Gymnotoka is a remarkable reproductive strategy exhibited by certain reptiles, such as the whiptail lizard.
These species have adapted to reproduce parthenogenetically, producing offspring without male fertilization.
Gymnotoka occurs when the egg develops and hatches without the presence of a sperm cell.
The resulting offspring are genetically identical to their mother, making them clones.
