Apomict

/ˈæpəmɪkt/ noun

Definition

An organism, especially a plant, that reproduces through apomixis without sexual fertilization.

Etymology

From 'apomixis' (asexual reproduction) back-formed with agent noun ending. Describes the organism itself that practices apomictic reproduction.

Kelly Says

Many crop plants like strawberries and some ferns are apomicts—they make perfect clones of themselves, which is why farmers can just replant the exact same plant every year!

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