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Old 04-30-2009, 02:39 PM  
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Originally Posted by Twistys Tim View Post
I think it is called parthenogenesis. But reptiles have a different chromosomal system to mamals.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6196225.stm
That is one form of it. Parthenogenesis can happen sometimes in turkeys and a few breeds of sharks.

So it's happening right now. Scientist have even said that a male (human) could carry a child to full term based on his internal makeup but obviously he can not get pregnant.
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