Reproduction

Process by which organisms create new individuals.

procreation breeding

The biological process by which organisms produce offspring, ensuring the continuation of their species. It can occur sexually, involving two parents and genetic recombination, or asexually, requiring only one parent and producing genetically identical offspring.

Etymology

Reproduction comes from the Latin 'reprodūcere,' meaning ‘to bring forth again.’

Explain Like I’m 5

Reproduction is how plants and animals make new versions of themselves, like when a mommy cat has kittens or an apple tree grows apples that can grow into new trees.

Fun Facts

Some animals, like starfish, can reproduce asexually by regrowing lost limbs
Many plants use seeds to reproduce, which are formed through pollination
Some organisms can clone themselves

FAQ

What is reproduction? It's the process of creating new organisms
Why do organisms reproduce? To ensure the survival of their species
What are the two main types? Sexual and asexual reproduction

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

biology life cycle

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

sexual reproduction asexual reproduction budding fission fragmentation

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

life organism

Indexes

biological process natural biodiversity natural function

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