apogamous

/æpəˈɡeɪməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing offspring without fertilization by sperm, typically by parthenogenesis.

“The apogamous plants in the garden were a fascinating example of natural selection.”

2. noun

An organism that reproduces apogamously.

“The species of apogamous orchids has been discovered in the Amazon rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • asexual
  • parthenogenic

Antonyms

  • hermaphroditic
  • heterogamous