Definitions for self-fertilization

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self-fertilization self-fer·ti·li·za·tion

Spelling: [self-fur-tl-uh-zey-shuh n, self-]

IPA: /ˈsɛlfˌfɜr tl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌsɛlf-/

Self-Fertilization is a 18 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 2853 anagrams from letters in self-fertilization (-aeeffiiillnorsttz).

Definitions for self-fertilization

noun

1. Botany. fertilization of an ovum of a plant by a male gamete from the same flower (opposed to 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.

Origin of self-fertilization

First recorded in 1855-60

Examples for self-fertilization

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

This species has the rare privilege of self-fertilization—we may well exclaim, Why!

self-fertilization occurs when the pollen of a given flower affects the egg-cell of the same individual flower.

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

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

The Kragan kings have always provided their own heirs, by self-fertilization.

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