agamous

/əˈɡeɪməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

not producing flowers or fruit, especially in plants; having no flowers or stamens

“The agamous plant species was discovered in a remote region.”

2. adjective

producing no seeds or spores, especially in animals; having no sex organs

“In some species of animals, agamous individuals can still reproduce through other means.”

Synonyms

  • asexual
  • parthenogenic

Antonyms

  • bisexual
  • hermaphroditic