Apomixis (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several kinds of reproduction without fertilization.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Apomixis in plants can occur through several mechanisms, including apogamy and diplospory.
- The evolutionary origins of apomixis are still unclear, but it has been observed in many plant species.
- Apomixis is often used as a strategy for reproduction in environments where pollinators are scarce.
- This type of leafy plant reproduces entirely through apomixis, resulting in genetically identical offspring.
- In some species of fish and amphibians, apomixis can occur when individuals reproduce parthenogenically.