Agamogenesis (Noun)
Meaning
Reproduction without the fusion of gametes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Agamogenesis is a type of asexual reproduction that involves the development of an organism from a cell that has not undergone fertilization.
- The process of agamogenesis allows certain species of plants and animals to reproduce without the need for gametes to fuse.
- In some species of aphids, agamogenesis is the primary mode of reproduction, allowing them to quickly colonize new areas.
- Agamogenesis is often seen in organisms that have a simple body structure and can easily regenerate lost or damaged tissues.
- The ability of certain species to undergo agamogenesis has led to the development of new methods for plant breeding and hybridization.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Fissiparity
- Fission
- Monogenesis
- Apomixis
- Budding
- Parthenogenesis
- Virgin Birth
- Blastogenesis
- Pullulation