apogamic
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a·pog·a·my
(ə-pŏg′ə-mē)n. Botany
The development of an embryo without the occurrence of fertilization.
ap′o·gam′ic (ăp′ə-găm′ĭk), a·pog′a·mous adj.
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Adj. | 1. | apogamic - of or relating to the development of an embryo in the absence of fertilization |
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