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apomictic

/æpəˈmɪktɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does apomictic mean?

adjective

Producing seeds without fertilization, especially in plants that can reproduce parthenogenically. Relating to or resulting from apomixis.

Example

"The apomictic seeds of the plant were able to grow into healthy new plants."

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