colonybearing
Colonybearing refers to the biological process by which certain organisms, primarily insects and some other arthropods, reproduce through a form of asexual reproduction known as parthenogenesis. In this context, it specifically describes the ability of some species to produce offspring without the need for fertilization by a male. This trait is most commonly observed in certain groups of ants, wasps, bees, and aphids, where females can give rise to offspring that are genetically identical or nearly identical to themselves.
The phenomenon is particularly notable in social insects, such as ants and bees, where it plays a
Colonybearing is also seen in some solitary insects, where females can initiate new colonies independently. This
The term "colonybearing" is not widely recognized in scientific literature, as the process is more commonly