semireproductive
Semireproductive is a term used in biology to describe organisms or entities that exhibit some but not all of the characteristics of reproduction. This can manifest in various ways depending on the context. For instance, in genetics, a semireproductive gene might be one that can be passed on to offspring but also has the potential to alter its own sequence or replicate itself within the genome, thus exhibiting a partial self-sustaining capacity.
In a broader ecological sense, a semireproductive population might be one where individuals can reproduce, but