Agamogenetic (Adjective)
Meaning
(of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes in reproduction.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Some species of aphids reproduce agamogenetically, producing offspring without the involvement of males.
- The agamogenetic mode of reproduction allows certain plants to produce seeds without fertilization by pollen.
- Agamogenetic reproduction is common in some species of rotifers, which can produce offspring from unfertilized eggs.
- Whiptail lizards are an example of a species that can reproduce agamogenetically, producing offspring without the involvement of males.
- In some species of fungi, agamogenetic reproduction occurs through the production of spores that can grow into new individuals without fertilization.