facultative

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"Certain temperature conditions may foster all-female populations, which can be overcome through facultative parthenogenesis," he said.

From Salon

Some species, termed facultative parthenogens, alternate between sexual and asexual reproduction.

From Scientific American

On the issue of facultative reinsurance, whereby it insures bundles of risk in a job lot, Swiss Re said it expected to finalise a policy for the oil and gas sector in 2023.

From Reuters

The dragon’s birth, which came during a study of fertility, was said to result from a special type of parthenogenesis, called facultative parthenogenesis.

From Washington Post

It’s known as “facultative parthenogenesis,” said scientists at the zoo, meaning “she reproduced without contribution from a male.”

From Washington Post