agamete

noun

Meaning

A reproductive cell or spore that develops into a new individual without the process of fertilization.

Examples

The protozoan reproduces by forming an agamete that matures into a clone of the parent.
Unlike sexual gametes, the agamete does not require a partner to initiate development.

Synonyms: spore, asexual spore, agamic cell, zoospore

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agamete

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪɡəmiːt/

Definition

A reproductive cell or spore that develops into a new individual without the process of fertilization.

Examples

The protozoan reproduces by forming an agamete that matures into a clone of the parent.
Unlike sexual gametes, the agamete does not require a partner to initiate development.

Synonyms of agamete

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