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The phenomenon of development of organisms without fertilization of ovum is known as
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parthenogenesis.
Some organisms like rotifers, honeybees, and even some lizards and birds (turkey), the female gametes undergo development to form new organisms without fertilization. This phenomenon is called parthenogenesis.
When fruit is developed by this technique, it is called parthenocarpy.
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