a combining form appearing in loanwords from French meaning “half” (demilune), “lesser” (demitasse), or sometimes used with a pejorative sense (demimonde); on this model, also prefixed to words of English origin (demigod).
"Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that does not entail the union of sex cells or gametes. Unlike in sexual reproduction wherein male and female gametes unite to reproduce an offspring, in asexual reproduction, this union is not necessary."
-dictionary.com
Why should anyone care about the opinions of those who self-identify as lesser beings(aka animals)?
Also:
"Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that does not entail the union of sex cells or gametes. Unlike in sexual reproduction wherein male and female gametes unite to reproduce an offspring, in asexual reproduction, this union is not necessary."
Fungus amongus?