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asexually
This term is primarily used in biological and scientific contexts to describe reproduction that does not require a partner or the fusion of gametes. It carries a neutral, technical tone and is typically found in textbooks, research papers, or nature documentaries.
Because it is an adverb describing a biological process, it is distinct from the social or psychological use of "asexual." While the latter refers to a lack of sexual attraction, "asexually" specifically denotes the mechanism of reproduction in organisms like bacteria, hydras, or certain plants.
Meanings
Examples
Bacteria typically reproduce asexually through binary fission.
Some plants can propagate asexually from cuttings.
Wait, so this species reproduces asexually without any mate at all?
The hydra reproduces asexually by budding off a new individual.
I wonder if these alien organisms reproduce asexually or sexually.
Certain aphids can produce offspring asexually during the summer months.
The organism divides asexually to create an exact genetic clone.
Many fungi can spread asexually by releasing spores into the air.
It is fascinating how some lizards can reproduce asexually through parthenogenesis.
It is fascinating how some lizards can reproduce asexually through parthenogenesis.