can parthenogenesis be categorized under asexual reproduction?? or it may be called asexual reproduction

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Yes!
Parthenogenesis is the phenomenon in which the female gamete undergoes development without fertilization into a new individual.
An egg produced parthenogenetically may be either haploid or diploid.
It is the form of asexual reproduction which involves the production of female gamete and rarely a male gamete.
Parthenogenesis is seen in rotifers, honey bees,ants, some lizards and birds.

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