Clonism

/ˈkloʊnɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The practice or phenomenon of creating or producing clones; asexual reproduction resulting in genetically identical organisms.

Etymology

From clone + -ism (suffix indicating a practice, system, or condition).

Kelly Says

Some organisms practice natural clonism without any human help—strawberry plants spread by runners, and some reptiles reproduce entirely through cloning without ever needing a mate!

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