Reproduction/Legends

Reproduction is the biological process in which new organisms are produced from “parent” organisms. In order for organisms to genetically reproduce they must be compatible on a genetic level for a successful outcome. The various forms of reproduction between species in the known universe can be categorized into two global types: Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction typically requires the involvement of two individual organisms, usually each from an opposite gender (usually Male and Female) of the same species, mating to contribute and/or combine genetic material. Asexual reproduction involves an individual organism producing new organisms without the involvement of another. These organisms are either capable of self-replication or are hermaphroditic in which they self-fertilize.

Other Reproduction
There have been various instances where an organism has genetically reproduced on a scale previously undocumented.
 * In the case of Zonama Sekot, a sentient planet asexually produced an offspring before its death.
 * In the case of Shmi Skywalker a human female produced an offspring without sexual reproduction. A trait not associated with the human species.

Pornography
Amongst many species, particularly amongst those that derive physical and/or emotional pleasure from the act, the allure of reproduction is a source of entertainment with various displays and depictions usually centring around the reproductive act itself and the organs and themes associated with the act.

The topic is popular enough across the galaxy that the pornography trade, or “Adult Content”, is a lucrative, though usually shady, business.

Reproductive and Post-reproductive Strategies
There are a wide range of reproductive strategies employed by different species. Some, many of which are humanoids, are not capable of reproduction until many years after birth. Other species can reproduce quickly after birth, with numerous offspring however, most of these offspring do not survive to adulthood due to environmental influences. In terms of evolutionary habits, species with few offspring tend to devote more resources to the nurturing and protection of said offspring than in comparison to those species with many offspring who tend to devote fewer resources to each offspring; for these species it is common for many offspring to die soon after birth, but enough individuals typically survive to maintain the population.

Reproduction Cycles
Polycyclic and Iteroparous species and organisms reproduce at various intervals or seasons throughout their lives. These intervals can usually be mapped into cycles, known as Reproduction cycles, and thusly predicted. Reproduction cycles involve a time or period-of-time in which an individual organism is capable of genetic reproduction. In contrast, Semelparous organisms reproduce only once in their lifetime, often dying shortly after reproduction.