invertant

/ɪnˈvɜːntnt/

Definitions

1. noun

An organism that is able to reproduce without the involvement of gametes and has a life cycle that does not include the alternation of generations.

“The fungus was found to be an invertant, as it reproduced asexually.”

Synonyms

  • apomict
  • parthenogen

Antonyms

  • dioecious
  • hermaphroditic