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Agamic (Adjective)

Meaning

(of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes in reproduction.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The type of apomictic seed production is agamic and does not require fertilization by pollination for reproduction to occur.
  • In the agamic mode of reproduction, offspring are produced that are genetically identical to the parent.
  • The agamic reproduction process of certain plant species doesn't involve the formation of true seeds, as only one type of gamete is required.
  • Some organisms can reproduce in an agamic manner as they rely solely on asexual methods to propagate.
  • Agamic parthenogenesis in animals allows for offspring to develop directly from female gametes, without male involvement or fertilization.

Synonyms

  • Agamous
  • Agamogenetic
  • Parthenogenetic
  • Apomictic

Related Words

  • Agamete (noun)
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