Self-fertilisation (Noun)
Meaning
Fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Self-fertilisation occurs in some organisms, allowing them to produce offspring without the involvement of another individual.
- Some plants are capable of self-fertilisation, and this process is crucial for species that reproduce mainly through a single individual.
- The process of self-fertilisation is not unique to plants; some animals also exhibit this characteristic.
- Self-fertilisation in plants greatly affects the level of genetic variation among offspring, leading to reduced diversity in certain species.
- Certain types of flowers can undergo self-fertilisation if there is a lack of suitable pollinators, which allows them to produce seeds and propagate their species.