apogamic
/ˌæpəˈɡæmɪk/
adjective
- Relating to apogamy, a form of asexual reproduction in plants where an embryo develops without fertilization.
- Apogamic ferns produce spores that grow directly into new plants.
- Gardeners sometimes observe apogamic growth in certain houseplants.
- The apogamic life cycle of some algae bypasses the need for male and female cells.
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