Asexual (Adjective)
Meaning
Not having or involving sex; "an asexual spore"; "asexual reproduction".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The asexual reproduction of bacteria allows them to quickly colonize new environments.
- Asexual organisms, such as some species of fungi, can reproduce without the involvement of gametes.
- The asexual spores of the fern plant are dispersed by the wind and can grow into new individuals.
- Some asexual species of fish, such as guppies, can reproduce parthenogenically, meaning they produce offspring without fertilization.
- Asexual reproduction is a common method of propagation for many types of plants, including strawberries and daisies.