deuterotoky: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very rare/technicalHighly technical/scientific (entomology, zoology, reproductive biology)
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What does “deuterotoky” mean?
A form of parthenogenesis where females produce both male and female offspring from unfertilised eggs.
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Meaning and Definition
A form of parthenogenesis where females produce both male and female offspring from unfertilised eggs.
A specialised reproductive strategy in certain arthropods (e.g., some wasps, mites) where a female can generate offspring of both sexes without mating, often involving a specific cytological mechanism.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage; term is identical in spelling and meaning across both varieties.
Connotations
Purely technical, no differential connotations.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both varieties, confined to specialist literature.
Grammar
How to Use “deuterotoky” in a Sentence
[Species/Genus] exhibits deuterotoky.Deuterotoky is observed in [taxonomic group].Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “deuterotoky” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The deuterotokous reproduction puzzled early researchers.
- A deuterotokous mite population was identified.
American English
- The deuterotokous reproduction puzzled early researchers.
- A deuterotokous mite population was identified.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Never used.
Academic
Exclusive domain: technical papers in entomology, acarology, evolutionary biology.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Precise term for a specific reproductive mode in certain haplodiploid systems.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “deuterotoky”
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Antonyms of “deuterotoky”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “deuterotoky”
- Misspelling as 'deuterotomy' (confusion with cutting) or 'deuterotokey'. Mispronouncing the 'toky' syllable as 'tokee'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a rare reproductive mode found only in certain arthropods like some wasps, mites, and thrips.
Arrhenotoky is parthenogenesis producing only males (from unfertilised haploid eggs). Deuterotoky produces both males and females from unfertilised eggs.
Absolutely not. Deuterotoky is a biological phenomenon specific to some invertebrate species.
The prefix 'deutero-' (second) distinguishes it as a secondary or different form of parthenogenesis compared to the more common arrhenotoky.
A form of parthenogenesis where females produce both male and female offspring from unfertilised eggs.
Deuterotoky is usually highly technical/scientific (entomology, zoology, reproductive biology) in register.
Deuterotoky: in British English it is pronounced /ˌdjuːtəˈrɒtəki/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌduːtəˈrɑːtəki/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
DEU-tero-toky: Think DEU as in 'deux' (French for two) + tok(y) as in 'to generate' – generating two types (males and females).
Practice
Quiz
Deuterotoky is a form of: