polyembryonic
/ˌpɑliˌɛmbriˈɑnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or having the condition of developing multiple embryos from a single fertilized egg or seed.
- The polyembryonic nature of certain orchids helps them produce more plants from one pollination.
- Some citrus fruits are polyembryonic, meaning a single seed can sprout into several seedlings.
- Biologists study polyembryonic species to understand how identical twins form in animals.