Question

What is meant by parthenogenesis ? Distinguish between natural and induced parthenogenesis.

Answer 1

parthenogenesis is defined as that it was an asexual reproduction by which the fertilization of embryo sac is absent...

Answer 2

Answer:

Development of egg into a complete individual without an act of fertilization is called Parthenogenesis

Natural Parthenogenesis:

In some animals, parthenogenesis occurs constantly, naturally and reguarly throughout their lifecyle. That phenomenon is called Natural Parthenogenesis.

Eg. Honeybees

Artificial Parthenogenesis:

Parthenogenesis occurs by the stimulation of chemical and physical stimuli.

Example: Annelids