virginopara

noun

vir·​gi·​nop·​a·​ra
ˌvəjə̇ˈnäpərə
plural virginoparae
-pəˌrē
: one of the polymorphic types of some plant lice
specifically : an apterous parthenogenetic female derived from a parthenogenetic parent
virginoparous
¦⸗⸗¦näpərəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin virgin-, virgo virgin + New Latin -o- + -para

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“Virginopara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virginopara. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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