Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
agamic
Adjective
/əˈɡæmɪk/
Definition
Relating to reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes.
Examples
- The agamic reproduction in some ferns allows them to spread quickly in a suitable environment.
- Many bacteria reproduce agamically through binary fission.
Meaning
Agamic describes a method of reproduction that occurs without the traditional sexual process, commonly seen in certain plants and organisms.
Synonyms
- Asexual
- Non-sexual
- Clonal
