The condition or practice of not being married; also, asexual reproduction in organisms.
From Greek 'agamos' meaning 'unmarried' or 'without marriage.' The term has been used both socially (for people who choose not to marry) and biologically (for organisms that reproduce asexually).
Historically, some philosophers and religious groups advocated agamy as a spiritual path, but nature got there first—countless organisms have been practicing agamy (asexual reproduction) for billions of years with spectacular success!
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