apomict
9.9
A plant that makes seeds without pollination
- noun
- /ˈæpəˌmɪkt/
- Specialized
:
apomíctico
- Dandelions are examples of apomicts because they can produce seeds without fertilization.
Examples
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Some species of Utricularia are "vegetative apomicts," in which viable seed production has not been documented (Taylor 1989).
Academic text (1996) -
Many grasses reproduce as apomicts, allowing them to maintain genetic stability in unchanged environments.
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In certain regions, plant species that are known as apomicts dominate the landscape due to their ability to reproduce asexually.
Surface Forms
Morphology
apomict = mict (opaque) = apo + mict
The base 'mict' is not a standalone English word and its meaning is not accessible to most learners.
Etymology
Apomict comes from the Greek parts apo- meaning 'away' and mix meaning 'mixing'. So an apomict is a plant that makes seeds 'without mixing' with another plant, which explains why it reproduces without sexual reproduction.
