Thelytokous parthenogenesis, that is, ... In apomictic (or ameiotic) parthenogenesis, there is no recombination of alleles and the offspring are ‘true clones’ of the mother.

For parthenogenesis to happen, a chain of cellular events must successfully unfold. First, females must be able to create egg cells (oogenesis) without stimulation from sperm or mating.

The production of offspring without fertilization by a male, by parthenogenesis, is a rarity in vertebrates. But genetic fingerprinting has now identified parthenogenetic offspring from two female ...

Scientists say they have documented the first virgin birth in a crocodile. And while the concept may sound bizarre to humans, this type of reproduction is not unheard of across the animal kingdom ...

A stingray in Hendersonville is about to give birth through parthenogenesis, according to expert, who says it's impossible for shark to mate with ray.

For parthenogenesis to happen, a chain of cellular events must successfully unfold. First, females must be able to create egg cells (oogenesis) without stimulation from sperm or mating.