Fissiparously

/fɪˈsɪpərəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner involving or characterized by reproduction through splitting or division.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'fissiparous,' derived from the same Latin roots 'fissus' (split) and 'parere' (to produce), with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Kelly Says

When scientists describe how an organism reproduces fissiparously, they're describing one of nature's most efficient copying mechanisms—no energy wasted on finding a mate!

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