1. Plural of apomict; organisms that reproduce asexually or through apomixis, producing offspring genetically identical to the parent without sexual fertilization.
Usage: biology; technical; plural form

Examples

• Many plants in the Rosaceae family are apomicts that reproduce without pollination.
• Apomicts can maintain their genetic traits across generations without genetic recombination.
• Dandelions are common apomicts found in lawns and meadows throughout temperate regions.
• Scientists study apomicts to understand alternative reproductive strategies in plants.
• Unlike sexual reproducers, apomicts do not require a mate to produce viable offspring.