Fissiparous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Reproducing by fission.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The single-celled organism was fissiparous, dividing into two identical cells in a matter of minutes.
- Fissiparous bacteria can quickly colonize a new environment by rapidly splitting into multiple cells.
- The fissiparous nature of the amoeba allowed it to reproduce rapidly in the nutrient-rich soil.
- Fissiparous organisms such as protozoa can divide and multiply in a matter of hours.
- The scientist studied the fissiparous behavior of the paramecium, observing how it split into two identical cells.
Meaning 2
Having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; "a breakaway faction".
Classification
All adjective clusters.