Definitions
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- adjective Relating to, or exhibiting,
pseudogamy .
Etymologies
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pseudo- + -gamous
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Examples
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Most apomictic species are pseudogamous, meaning that pollen is necessary for fertilization of the central nucleus in order to develop endosperm.
Dandelions, acquired characteristics, and creationism - The Panda's Thumb 2007
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Apomicts reproduce clonally through seeds, including apomeiosis, parthenogenesis, and autonomous or pseudogamous endosperm formation.
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