Kleptogenesis

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Kleptogenesis is reproduction in which a unisexual species uses sperm obtained through mating with members of a related bisexual species.

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What does kleptogenesis mean?

Kleptogenesis describes reproduction by a unisexual species after mating with members of a related bisexual species and using their sperm.

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  1. Wiktionary: Kleptogenesis definition