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apomixis

 

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Noun apomixis has 1 sense
  1. apomixis - any of several kinds of reproduction without fertilization
    --1 is a kind of
    asexual reproduction, agamogenesis
    --1 has particulars: apogamy; parthenocarpy; parthenogenesis, parthenogeny

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Term: Apomixis

Description:

Apomixis refers to the process of asexual reproduction in plants, where the embryos are formed without fertilization. It is a natural method of producing genetically identical offspring, bypassing the usual process of sexual reproduction.

Sample Sentences:

  • The dandelion is a well-known example of a plant that reproduces through apomixis.
  • Apomixis allows certain plant species to rapidly colonize new environments.
  • Researchers are studying the mechanisms behind apomixis in order to enhance crop production.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun: The apomixis observed in ferns enables their rapid spread.
  • Verb: Some plants have evolved to apomixis as a survival strategy.

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