What does homothallic mean?
adjective
Having the same sex organs, or capable of fertilizing or being fertilized by itself. In botany, having both male and female reproductive organs in the same individual.
Example
"Some species of fungi are homothallic, meaning they can reproduce on their own without the need for cross-pollination."
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