nonreproductive

/ˌnɑnriprəˈdʌktɪv/
adjective
  1. Not related to or capable of producing offspring; not involved in reproduction.
    • Some plants have nonreproductive structures like leaves and stems that help them survive.
    • The study focused on nonreproductive behaviors in animals, such as feeding and sleeping.
    • Worker bees are nonreproductive females that perform tasks for the hive.
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