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homogamy

homogamy

9.8
Both male and female parts of a flower become ready at the same time so it can pollinate itself
  • noun
  • /həˈmɒɡəmi/
  • Specialized
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  • In some plants, homogamy ensures that self-pollination can occur efficiently.

Examples

  • The botanist observed homogamy in the wildflowers, noting that all reproductive organs matured together.

  • Species with homogamy often have a higher chance of self-fertilization in isolated environments.

  • What is homogamy?

  • The plant exhibits homogamy in its reproductive cycle.

  • In certain species, homogamy allows the flower to self-fertilize by maturing its reproductive organs simultaneously.

  • The study highlighted how homogamy promotes efficient reproduction in plants by synchronizing the maturing of male and female organs.

  • Within its lifecycle, the flower demonstrates homogamy, leading to effective self-pollination when conditions are right.

Synonyms

autogamy
vshomogamy
  • Specialized
9.9

A way a flower or plant makes seeds using its own pollen

focuses on the simultaneous maturity of male and female parts enabling that process
self-pollination
vshomogamy
  • Specialized
4.9

A flower making seeds using its own pollen

describes the timing of organ maturity that allows such internal pollen transfer
self-fertilization
vshomogamy
  • Specialized
6.5

When a plant or animal uses its own sperm and eggs to make young

describes the synchronized maturity of reproductive parts that permits that internal union

Surface Forms

homogamy singular
homogamies plural

Morphology

homogamy = homo + gamy

Built from the combining forms 'homo-' (same) + '-gamy' (marriage/reproductive union), but the botanical sense (simultaneous maturation of reproductive organs) is a technical extension that is not obvious to an average learner.

Etymology

Homogamy comes from homo- 'same' and -gamy 'marriage', as in monogamy, so it suggests a 'same joining'. In plants, homogamy means the male and female parts mature at the same time, allowing a flower to self-pollinate.