What is another word for asexual reproduction?
Pronunciation: [e͡ɪsˈɛkʃuːə͡l ɹɪpɹədˈʌkʃən] (IPA) 
Asexual reproduction is the process by which an organism produces offspring without any involvement of gametes. This type of reproduction is found in many different species, both plants and animals. There are several synonyms for asexual reproduction such as agamogenesis, apomixis, cloning, fission, fragmentation, gemmation, parthenogenesis, and vegetative propagation. Agamogenesis refers to reproduction without the use of eggs or sperm. Apomixis is the production of seeds or spores without fertilization. Cloning is the process of producing genetically identical organisms through asexual reproduction. Fission refers to the splitting of an organism into two or more identical individuals. Fragmentation is the breaking off of a body part that can grow into a new individual. Gemmation involves the budding of a new organism from a parent. Parthenogenesis is the development of an embryo without fertilization.
