Arrhenotoky


parthenogenesis in which only males are produced.
Historical Examples

arrhenotoky: parthenogenetic reproduction when the progeny are all males: see thelyotoky and deuterotoky.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith

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