Asyngamy

/æˈsɪndʒəmi/ noun

Definition

The failure of fusion or union, particularly referring to the absence of sexual reproduction or fertilization in organisms.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) and 'syngamia' (sexual union), this biological term describes reproductive failure or the absence of gamete fusion in organisms.

Kelly Says

Some plants reproduce through asyngamy—they don't need pollination and just clone themselves through runners or bulbs, which is actually a survival advantage in stable environments but risky if conditions change.

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