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apomictical

apomictical

9.9
A plant that makes seeds without being fertilized
  • adjective
  • /ˌæpəˈmɪktɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : apomíctico
  • Some dandelions are apomictical, reproducing without sexual fertilization.

Examples

  • The apomictical reproduction of certain plants allows them to thrive in various environments.

  • The apomictical nature of these plants makes them valuable for genetic research.

  • Botanists studied the apomictical characteristics of the new grass species.

  • Some species exhibit apomictical traits that enhance their survival.

  • Botanists studied the apomictical characteristics of the new grass species.

  • The apomictical nature of these plants makes them valuable for genetic research.

  • Some dandelions are apomictical, reproducing without sexual fertilization.

Synonyms

apomictic
vsapomictical
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Making seeds or young plants without being fertilized

is the specific term for plant asexual reproduction by seed without fertilization
apogamic
vsapomictical
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Developing into a new plant or embryo without being fertilized

focuses on whole plant reproduction rather than embryo formation
apogamous
vsapomictical
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Relating to plants that make new plants without fertilization

is broader, referring to plant reproduction processes not only embryo stage
apogametic
vsapomictical
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Describing when an embryo forms without fertilization

is about plant reproduction as a whole rather than embryo only
agamogenetic
vsapomictical
  • Specialized
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Relating to reproduction where a living thing makes young without mating or fertilization

is limited to plant asexual reproduction rather than general gamete absence
agamous
vsapomictical
  • Specialized
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Reproduction in which male and female sex cells do not join

focuses on plant seed reproduction without fertilization rather than general asexuality

Surface Forms

apomictical positive

Morphology

apomictical = apomictic (opaque) = apo + mict + ical

The relation from 'apomictic' to the variant 'apomictical' is a straightforward adjectival extension (-al) and thus predictable.

Etymology

Apomictical comes from Greek parts apo- ('away from') and mix (like the English word mix), so it means 'away from mixing'. So, apomictical describes plants that reproduce 'without fertilization', that is, they make seeds without sexual mixing.