Vegetal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The vegetal mode of reproduction in certain plants allows them to produce offspring without the involvement of gametes.
- In some species of fungi, vegetal reproduction occurs through the formation of spores that can grow into new individuals.
- The vegetal propagation of certain types of bacteria involves the division of cells without the exchange of genetic material.
- Vegetal reproduction in aphids allows them to rapidly colonize new areas without the need for sexual reproduction.
- The vegetal mode of reproduction in certain types of algae involves the fragmentation of filaments that can grow into new individuals.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Composed of vegetation or plants; "regions rich in vegetal products"; "vegetational cover"; "the decaying vegetative layer covering a forest floor".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).