arrhenotoky

/ˌærənɒtɒki/

Definitions

1. noun

A method of parthenogenesis in which the female parent produces diploid offspring, while the male parent contributes only genetic material.

“Some species of wasps exhibit arrhenotoky, resulting in a female-dominated population.”

Synonyms

  • haplodiploidy
  • parthenogenesis

Antonyms

  • heterogamy