Definitions
- Describing a plant or animal species that has separate male and female individuals. - Referring to a reproductive system where an organism has either male or female reproductive organs. - Talking about a species that requires both male and female individuals to reproduce.
- Describing a reproductive system where an organism does not require a mate to reproduce. - Referring to a person who does not experience sexual attraction to others. - Talking about a plant or animal species that reproduces without the need for fertilization.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to reproduction in living organisms.
- 2Both words describe a type of reproductive system.
- 3Both words can be used to describe plant and animal species.
- 4Both words have a scientific connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Reproduction: Unisexual refers to a species that has separate male and female individuals, while asexual refers to a species that can reproduce without a mate.
- 2Fertilization: Unisexual species require fertilization to reproduce, while asexual species do not.
- 3Attraction: Unisexual does not relate to sexual attraction, while asexual can refer to a person's lack of sexual attraction.
- 4Variety: Unisexual species require both male and female individuals to reproduce, while asexual species can reproduce on their own, resulting in less genetic diversity.
- 5Usage: Unisexual is more commonly used in biology and botany, while asexual can also be used in a social context to describe a person's sexual orientation.
Remember this!
Unisexual and asexual are both words that relate to reproduction in living organisms. However, the difference between them is that unisexual refers to a species that has separate male and female individuals and requires fertilization to reproduce, while asexual refers to a species that can reproduce without a mate or fertilization. Additionally, asexual can also be used to describe a person's lack of sexual attraction.
