Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small as it only grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawaii, the South Pacific lands, and Central and South America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles. What really sets this species apart is how they reproduce Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring However, their genes have the ability to recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two eggs me several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days According to the passage, which of the following definitions most closely defines the prefix “partheno”
A. Without incubation
B. Without males
C. Without incubation
D. Without shells
The prefix "partheno" typically refers to "Without males" or "Without fertilization." In the context of the passage, it relates to the reproduction of mourning geckos, where they are all female and reproduce without the need for males or fertilization. So, the closest definition to the prefix "partheno" is "Without males."
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
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