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.