agamospermy
|a-ga-mo-sper-my|
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/ˌæɡəˈmɒspərmi/
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/ˌæɡəˈmɒspəmi/
asexual seed production
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agamospermy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agamos,' meaning 'unmarried,' and 'sperma,' meaning 'seed.'
Historical Evolution
'agamos' combined with 'sperma' in Greek to form 'agamospermy,' which was adopted into English scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unmarried seed production,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of asexual reproduction in plants where seeds are produced without fertilization.
Agamospermy allows plants to reproduce without the need for pollination.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 09:22