What is parthenogenesis ? Give example.

Explanation

(1) Parthenogenesis is an asexual reproduction in which unfertilized eggs develop into offsprings. (2) In this process generally egg develops into new individual without meiosis and fertilization . So the offsprings are diploid.
(3) In some species of animals reproduction occurs only through parthenogenesis. There are no males known in these species . Ex : Rotifers.
(4) In another type of parthenogenesis meiosis does occur and the egg can develop whether fertilized or not .
(5) The monoploid offsprings develop into males and diploid into females.
Ex : Bees, Ants, Wasps.
(6) Nowadays we are able to develpo seed less fruits like matermelon, graps, Pomegranate etc.