Agamospermy

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌæɡəˈmɒspərmi/

Definitions of agamospermy

noun the formation of seeds without fertilization, found in some plants

Example Sentences

A1 Agamospermy is a type of reproduction in plants.

A2 Some plants reproduce through agamospermy, which does not involve fertilization.

B1 Agamospermy can be seen in certain plant species where seeds develop without fertilization.

B2 The process of agamospermy allows plants to reproduce asexually without the need for pollination.

C1 Agamospermy is a fascinating botanical phenomenon that challenges traditional ideas of plant reproduction.

C2 Researchers are studying the mechanisms behind agamospermy to better understand its implications for plant evolution.

Examples of agamospermy in a Sentence

formal Agamospermy is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where seeds are produced without fertilization.

informal I learned about agamospermy in my biology class - it's pretty interesting!

slang Some plants can do agamospermy and basically make seeds without needing pollen or eggs.

figurative In a way, agamospermy is like a plant cloning itself to reproduce.

Grammatical Forms of agamospermy

plural

agamospermies

comparative

more agamospermous

superlative

most agamospermous

present tense

agamospermies

future tense

will agamospermy

perfect tense

has agamospermed

continuous tense

is agamosperming

singular

agamospermy

positive degree

agamospermous

infinitive

to agamospermy

gerund

agamospermying

participle

agamospermed

Origin and Evolution of agamospermy

First Known Use: 1881 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'agamospermy' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage' or 'union', referring to a form of reproduction without fertilization.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in botanical contexts to describe asexual reproduction in plants, the term has evolved to also encompass the concept of seed formation without fertilization in various organisms.