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arrhenotokous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to arrhenotoky; producing males from unfertilized eggs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • Certain wasps and bees are arrhenotokous.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From arrhenotoky + -ous.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: arrhénotoque — Translations
  • Portuguese: arrenótoco — Translations