autoreproduction
Autoreproduction refers to the process by which a system or entity can create copies of itself. This concept is fundamental in biology, where living organisms reproduce to perpetuate their species. In a biological context, autoreproduction involves the replication of genetic material and the division of the organism to produce offspring. This can occur through asexual reproduction, such as binary fission or budding, or sexual reproduction, involving the combination of genetic material from two parents.
Beyond biological systems, the concept of autoreproduction has been explored in theoretical and computational fields. In
The study of autoreproduction, particularly in its abstract forms, seeks to understand the principles of self-replication