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Definition
- Noun (Botany):
- Homothallism: A reproductive condition in certain fungi, algae, and plants where a single organism or thallus is self-compatible. This means it can produce gametes that are capable of fusing with each other to form a zygote, without the need for a genetically distinct partner.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhiều loài nấm trong phòng thí nghiệm thể hiện tính đồng tản. (Many fungal species in the laboratory exhibit homothallism.)
- Đồng tản là một cơ chế sinh sản đặc biệt. (Homothallism is a special reproductive mechanism.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in scientific contexts, particularly in mycology (the study of fungi), phycology (the study of algae), and botany.
Variants and Related Words
- Tính đồng tản: The property or state of being homothallic.
- Các nhà nghiên cứu đang phân tích tính đồng tản của chủng nấm này. (Researchers are analyzing the homothallic nature of this fungal strain.)
Synonyms
- Self-compatibility: The general ability to self-fertilize.
- Homothallic: The adjective form describing an organism with this trait.
Related Terms (Antonyms/Contrasts)
- Dị tản (Heterothallism): The opposite condition, where two genetically different individuals are required for successful sexual reproduction.