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GeriatricZergling t1_ixmjoqg wrote

Sometimes it is. Parthenogenesis isn't always forming a perfect copy of the parent, but can also involve eggs fusing back together or duplication of the chromosomes during various stages of meiosis. Depending upon which stage this happens at, it can be equivalent to selfing, or equivalent to clonal reproduction (sort of).

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chazwomaq t1_ixmkrl1 wrote

Yes, fair enough. Parthenogenesis can be different.

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