autogamous
/ɔːˈtɑːɡəməs/
adjective
- Describing an organism, especially a plant, that reproduces by self-fertilization.
- Many autogamous flowers never open fully, ensuring self-pollination.
- Autogamous species are common in environments with few pollinators.
- The autogamous habit of rice helps farmers maintain pure seed lines.
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