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apomixis

/æpəˈmɪksɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does apomixis mean?

noun

A type of asexual reproduction in plants, where seeds are produced without fertilization. It involves the development of seeds from unfertilized ovules, often through parthenogenesis or apogamy.

Example

"The botanist studied the process of apomixis in the rare species of orchid."

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