Agamous (Adjective)
Meaning
(of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes in reproduction.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Some species of plants reproduce agamous, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
- The agamous reproduction of certain types of fungi allows them to quickly colonize new areas.
- Agamous reproduction in certain organisms can be triggered by environmental stressors.
- This type of agamous reproduction is common in some species of algae and protozoa.
- The agamous mode of reproduction in certain species of bacteria allows them to rapidly adapt to changing environments.