More specifically, we can use these terms:
* Organism: A living thing capable of reproduction.
* Parent: The organism that produces offspring.
* Progenitor: An ancestor, specifically one that produces offspring through reproduction.
There are different types of reproduction, including:
* Sexual reproduction: Involves the combination of genetic material from two parents.
* Asexual reproduction: Involves only one parent, and offspring are genetically identical to the parent.
