apomixis

(ap′ō mik′sis, ap′ə-)

noun

asexual reproduction of plants; esp., the formation of seed from the tissues of the maternal parent

Origin: ModL < Gr apo-, from + mixis, a mingling: see mix

See apomixis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Reproduction without meiosis or formation of gametes.

Origin:

Origin: apo-

Origin: + Greek mixis, a mingling (from mignunai, mig-, to mingle; see meik- in Indo-European roots)

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