42. paedogenesis
Paedogenesis, also
spelled Pedogenesis, reproduction by
sexually mature larvae, usually
without fertilization. The young may
be eggs, such as are produced
by Miastor, a genus of gall
midge flies, or other larval forms, as
in the case of some flukes. This form
of reproduction is distinct from
neotenic reproduction in its
parthenogenetic nature (i.e., no
fertilization occurs) and the eventual
maturation or metamorphosis of the
parent organism into its adult form.