👉 The term "autoxeny" is a term used in evolutionary biology, specifically in the field of ecology. It refers to a type of organism that reproduces sexually but also produces offspring that are genetically identical to themselves. In this context, "autoxeny" means that the organisms involved in sexual reproduction have produced offspring that are not identical to them, and they reproduce with their own genes instead of using those of their parents. This behavior is often referred to as selfincompatibility or self
