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self-fertilization

[ self-fur-tl-uh-zey-shuhn, self- ]

noun

  1. Botany. fertilization of an ovum of a plant by a male gamete from the same flower ( cross-fertilization ).
  2. Zoology. fertilization of the ovum of a hermaphroditic animal by a sperm from the same individual, as in some species of tapeworm.


self-fertilization

noun

  1. fertilization in a plant or animal by the fusion of male and female gametes produced by the same individual Compare cross-fertilization
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self-fertilization

/ sĕlf′fûr′tl-ĭ-zāshən /

  1. Fertilization that occurs when male and female gametes produced by the same organism unite. Self-fertilization occurs in many protozoans and invertebrate animals. It results from self-pollination in plants. Self-fertilization allows an isolated individual organism to reproduce but restricts the genetic diversity of a community.


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Derived Forms

  • ˌself-ˈfertiˌlized, adjective
  • ˌself-ˈfertiˌlizing, adjective
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Other Words From

  • self-ferti·lized adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-fertilization1

First recorded in 1855–60
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Example Sentences

In the flower where the father and mother part matures at the same time, self-fertilization is the rule.

And he shows how this species is even wonderfully and specially modified to effect self-fertilization.

Dr. Gray thought it very likely there would; for, when cross-fertilization is not effected, self-fertilization often takes place.

I think the evidence of the self-fertilization is far clearer than that of the cross-fertilization.

They possess no possible resource for self-fertilization in the neglect of these insect sponsors.

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