adjective
- of or relating to autogamy; reproducing or fertilizing by self-pollination or self-fertilization
Usage: biology; botany
Examples
- Autogamic plants can reproduce without relying on external pollinators.
- The autogamic nature of certain orchid species allows them to thrive in isolated environments.
- Pea plants exhibit autogamic reproduction, which Mendel famously studied.
- Autogamic flowers often have structural features that promote self-pollination.
- Some crops are preferred by farmers because they are autogamic and require less management.