Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which an organism has four times the usual number of chromosomes, often resulting from the fusion of two gametes, each with double the normal number of chromosomes.

“The unusual octaploidy in the plant species was observed in the field study.”

2. noun

A state of being octaploid, typically found in certain plant species.

“The botanist noted that the specific type of flower was naturally octaploid.”