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apogamic

apogamic

9.9
Developing into a new plant or embryo without being fertilized
  • adjective
  • /ˌæpəˈɡæmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : apogámico
  • The apogamic process allows plants to reproduce without fertilization.

Examples

  • Some fern species reproduce through an apogamic process, bypassing the need for fertilization.

  • Some species exhibit apogamic reproduction under certain environmental conditions.

  • Researchers observed apogamic development in several rare flowering plants in the study.

  • The apogamic nature of this species allows it to produce offspring clones without seeds.

  • Researchers observed apogamic development in several rare flowering plants, demonstrating their ability to reproduce without fertilization.

  • Some fern species undergo an apogamic process that enables them to thrive in environments where fertilization is not possible.

  • The apogamic reproduction of this plant ensures that it can produce genetically identical clones, allowing for rapid population growth.

Synonyms

apogamous
vsapogamic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to plants that make new plants without fertilization

is broader, covering embryos and not only whole plants
apogametic
vsapogamic
  • Specialized
9.9

Describing when an embryo forms without fertilization

expresses the same idea but differs in word form ending
apomictical
vsapogamic
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that makes seeds without being fertilized

focuses specifically on embryo development rather than full reproduction
apomictic
vsapogamic
  • Specialized
9.9

Making seeds or young plants without being fertilized

narrows to embryo development rather than whole reproductive cycles

Surface Forms

apogamic positive

Morphology

apogamic = apogamy (opaque) = apo + gamy + ic

Forming an adjective from the noun 'apogamy' using the productive suffix '-ic' is a regular, clear derivation.

Etymology

The word apogamic comes from Greek parts apo- meaning 'away from' and gamos meaning 'marriage' or 'union'. So a helpful way to remember apogamic is to think of an embryo formed 'away from union', which is why the word describes plants that develop without fertilization.