autoecious

/ɔːtəˈuːʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a life cycle in which both the male and female reproductive organs are present on the same individual.

“The plant is autoecious, meaning it produces both male and female flowers on the same stem.”

2. noun

An organism or individual that is autoecious.

“The autoecious species of fungi has been found in various ecosystems around the world.”

Synonyms

  • hermaphroditic
  • heterothallic

Antonyms

  • dioecious
  • monosexual