self-fertilization

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

self-fertilization
    n 1: fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from
         the same individual [syn: {self-fertilization}, {self-
         fertilisation}] [ant: {cross-fertilisation}, {cross-
         fertilization}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Self-fertilization \Self`-fer`ti*li*za"tion\, n. (Bot.)
   The fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same flower
   and without outer aid; autogamy.
   [1913 Webster]

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