Unfertilized eggs of female Komodo dragons may develop to produce a young Komodo dragon.This is an example of
A) parturition.
B) assisted reproduction.
C) parthenogenesis.
D) abiogenesis.
E) copulation.

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This is an example of parthenogenesis, a relatively rare form of asexual reproduction where an egg develops without being fertilized by sperm. It has been observed in some reptiles, including certain species of lizards, snakes, and turtles.

Unfertilized Eggs of Female Komodo Dragons May Develop to Produce