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SELF-POLLINATION

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Self-Pollination.

Self-Pollination - as a noun

Fertilization by transfer of pollen from the anthers to the stigma of the same flower

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pollenationpollination13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cross-pollination

Example Sentences

"Certain plants have evolved mechanisms to avoid self-pollination."
"Some flowers are adapted for self-pollination by having both male and female reproductive structures in the same flower."
"In self-pollination, the plant can reproduce without the need for cross-pollination."
"The process of self-pollination is facilitated by various factors including wind, gravity, or the movement of pollinators."
"Some plants have developed mechanisms to prevent self-pollination and promote outcrossing."
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Is SELF-POLLINATION a valid Scrabble word?
No, self-pollination is NOT valid for Scrabble
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