noun
- The plural of polyembryony; instances or cases of the production of multiple embryos from a single fertilized egg or seed.
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- Polyembryonies occur naturally in some plant species, allowing a single seed to produce multiple seedlings.
- The researcher studied polyembryonies in citrus fruits to understand asexual reproduction mechanisms.
- Certain conifer seeds exhibit polyembryonies, which can increase the chances of successful germination.
- In marine biology, polyembryonies have been observed in some species of sea urchins and starfish.