apogamous

Variant of apogamy

apogamy definition

apoga·my (ə päg′ə mē)

noun

the development of a plant without the union of gametes; development of a sporophyte from a gametophyte without fertilization

Etymology: apo- + -gamy

Related Forms:

  • apogamic ap′o·gam′ic (ap′ə gam′ik) adjective or apogamous apog′a·mous (-məs)

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