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Cleistogamy
Description:
Cleistogamy is a botanical term referring to the reproductive behavior of certain plants in which the flowers remain closed throughout their lifecycle, thereby self-pollinating without external intervention.
Sample Sentences:
Noun:
- The cleistogamy of this particular species of violet allows it to reproduce successfully even in adverse weather conditions.
- One advantage of cleistogamy is that it ensures a higher percentage of successful pollination.
Adjective:
- The cleistogamous flowers of the peanut plant ensure that it can produce fruits even without the presence of pollinators.
- Cleistogamous species have adapted to reproduce efficiently in environments with limited insect activity.
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