arrhenotoky
or ar·re·not·o·ky
[ ar-uh-not-uh-kee ]
noun
parthenogenesis in which only males are produced.
Origin of arrhenotoky
1<Greek arrhēnotokía, equivalent to arrhēnotók(os) bearing male offspring (arrhēno- male + tók(os) offspring + -os adj. suffix) + -ia-y3
Other words from arrhenotoky
- ar·rhe·not·o·kous, adjective
Words Nearby arrhenotoky
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How to use arrhenotoky in a sentence
arrhenotoky: parthenogenetic reproduction when the progeny are all males: see thelyotoky and deuterotoky.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. SmithDeuterotoky: parthenogenetic reproduction when the progeny are male and female: see arrhenotoky and thelyotoky.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
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