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apomixis

Syllabification: (ap·o·mix·is)
Pronunciation: /ˌapəˈmiksis/
Definition of apomixis

noun

Botany
  • asexual reproduction in plants, in particular agamospermy. Often contrasted with amphimixis.

Derivatives

apomictic

Pronunciation: /-ˈmiktik/
adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from apo- + Greek mixis 'mingling'

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