self-fertilization

• Proceso biológico en el que los gametos masculinos y femeninos de un mismo individuo se fusionan, dando lugar a la fertilización sin intervención de otro organismo.

A biological process in which male and female gametes from the same individual unite, resulting in fertilization without the involvement of another organism.

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1. Fertilization within the same individualC1formalscientific

   The process of fertilization that occurs when male and female gametes from the same organism unite.

   Autofecundación

   • Self-fertilization is common in many hermaphroditic plants.
   • Some species of snails can reproduce through self-fertilization.
   • Self-fertilization reduces genetic diversity in a population.

   Sinónimosautogamy