Autogamous (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by or fit for autogamy.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- In the self-pollinating flowers of the violet, the reproductive process is typically autogamous.
- The autogamous nature of certain plant species makes them well-suited for solitary cultivation.
- Autogamous reproduction allows some organisms to maintain genetic consistency without relying on external factors.
- Many species of plants that produce closed flowers are naturally autogamous, as this facilitates self-pollination.
- Self-fertilizing animals like certain species of tapeworms exhibit autogamous behavior to ensure their propagation.