Publisher's Synopsis
On Parthenogenesis or the Successive Production of Procreating Individuals from a Single Ovum is a scientific book written by Richard Owen. The book explores the phenomenon of parthenogenesis, which is the process of producing offspring without fertilization. Owen examines the various ways in which parthenogenesis occurs in different species, including insects, fish, reptiles, and birds. He also discusses the potential applications of parthenogenesis in agriculture and medicine. The book is a comprehensive study of this fascinating biological phenomenon, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in reproductive biology and genetics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
