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Nematode ReproductionParthenogenesis = “females beget females”Meiotic parthenogenesis = two maturationdivisions = Results in eggs that are haploid.Diploid condition restored by fusion of eggnucleus with nucleus of nonextruded polar body.Facultative meiotic parthenogenesis occurs innoninseminated females or non-fertilized eggs.Fertilized eggs = amphimictic development.Both processes can occur in same female.