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Meaning of self-fertilization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The fertilization of a plant by itself; self-pollination, autogamy.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“In plants, the ability to recognize self from nonself plays an important role in fertilization, because self-fertilization will result in less diverse offspring than fertilization with pollen from another individual.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

self-financing self-flagellation self-flattery self-focus self-fulfilling prophecy self-fulfillment