1. Autogeny is the ability of an organism to undergo complete development without requiring nutrients from external sources.

自动发生是一个生物体在不需要外部营养的情况下进行完全发育的能力。

2. Some insects exhibit autogeny, where they can reproduce without mating with a male.

一些昆虫表现出自动发生，它们可以在没有与雄性交配的情况下繁殖。