I recently made a new type of creatures, that are basically the unevolved form of an angel. They can breed only while in this stage, but since they do not have genders, they can't do the traditional "roll in the hay".
So how can they do it?
What do you mean by "unevolved"? That they were created as they are? Also I think you mean "sexless" not "genderless" (although bearing children/eggs/what have you would make their biological sex female by definition.)
For reproduction, you may want to look into parthenogenesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenogenesis
Honestly, I don’t know if it’s possibel without genders. As soon as they lay an egg or something similar they have a sex, so unless you have a magical way to reproduce I’m pretty sure it’s basically impossible.
You could always make it more magical. Or perhaps an all powerful being blessed them with a child if they see them worthy of one.
I have a race that can’t reproduce and technically none of them have a sex, though all have distinctly male characteristics. The way they reproduce is simple: they don’t. This big female dragon lays eggs which hatch into members of their species. So maybe have a separate thing or being, like a god, help them reproduce.
Maybe they could just be immortal. That could add some drama of making sure they don't die, because then their population will be one step closer to extinction.
I can't believe no one said anything about asexual reproduction yet. It's literally something that happens in our world already so you don't have to use the lame "it's totally just magic" explanation.
Basic definition: it is a type of reproduction by which offspring arise from a single organism and inherit the genes of that parent only; it does not involve the fusion of gametes, and almost never changes the number of chromosomes.
AKA: Parent makes a mini clone of themselves as a child. Depending on the species is the method of how this occurs. For example, a sponge's way of this is different than a lizard's way of this.
I suggest looking it up and delving into some research on this. I'm sure you'll be able to find a use with this information. :)
Wait, but I heard that species that reproduce asexually are considered all female.
Wait, but I heard that species that reproduce asexually are considered all female.
They aren't?? They literally have no sex organs comparable to any organism that reproduces sexually? The only reason they would be considered "female" is because that's the closest gendered word to describe a being that can clone itself to make children. Humans just seem to have a hard time grasping onto the fact that some species just don't have sexes comparable to their own. Therefore, to simplify it, they refer to the species as "all female", when in most cases that isn't the truth.
For example, many fungi reproduce asexually, yet no one refers to them as "all female". The same should be able to extend to this species Kohaku has created, should it not?
Oh, okay. That makes sense.
Glad someone said it.
Glad someone said it.
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Okay! Here we go! This should clear things up.
Asexual reproduction comes in several forms:
Fission: The organism splits itself in 2 basically making a clone of itself
Budding: Extensions grow off of the organism and develop, then break away from parent to form a new organism
Fragmentation: When broken into pieces, each piece makes a new organism (like starfish do)
Parthenogenesis: This is where the misconception of "asexual organisms are all female" comes from, because in this case, females can reproduce alone, in few cases, leading to most or all-female species (Rotifers are the only ones I can think of right now). In this case, an embryo can form from an unfertilized egg cell, eliminating a need to mate with males of the species. (Although mating does present a evolutionary advantage)
Thank you so much, Bec! it's been a while since I've seen you around I hope you're doing alright
Yeah, no problem! We learned about this in class a couple of days ago, so I was on it!
(Yeah, I'm okay. I've just spent most of this month sick with a really bad cold, then bronchitis, and I haven't felt like doing anything. I've also been spending more time in RPs and character boards than anything else, and even then, not much.)
Bronchitis sucks.
(Yeah, especially since I'd never had it before and I didn't know what was wrong with me for almost a week. It's been almost two weeks now, and I'm starting to get better, but my throat still hurts a lot.)
(Ouch. I'm sorry about that, Bec. I'm glad you're starting to get better!)
(I’ve had pneumonia multiple times, but never bronchitis. Glad you’re feeling better though.)
I’m glad asexual reproduction was also mentioned though. Didn’t know about the different forms though.
A lot of my kaiju species use that sort of method to make children. So that they don’t die.
Thank u for all the replies guys :0
To be honest, i did research many of the mentioned materials, but none seemed satisfactory, therefore i turned to this site, in hopes of unusual ideas.
(Srry if my specie description is so vague, i'm still working on its developement, but for some detail - these are creatures that can become angels (sorta like pokemon evolution). They are semi immortal, but they do have a child every 1000 yrs, to prevent extinction, as they are being hunted by another specie.)
Well if you're looking for something completely random here is a weird idea:
Sorry this is all just weird but I'm on a roll somehow… Just – ignore this if its too out there. Or morbid. I just realized it could be taken as pretty morbid. Oops. Anyways i hope you at least laugh, if nothing else comes of this post ;)
@cue-nervous-humming dude, that's actually really sick, i love it :0
Personally, i'd add a few minor adjustements, but the idea is so lit, holy smokes dude :'D
Well then im glad i could be of assisstance :)