Xenogamy (Xenogamous)
Xenogamy (= cross-pollination). Cartoon prepared by S. A. Mori.
Creator(s): S. A. Mori
Description: In xenogamy, the pollinator carries pollen from one tree to the stigma of another tree. The movement of pollen from one flower is called pollination, a term that should not be confused with fertilization.
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Title
Xenogamy (Xenogamous)
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Definition
Referring to the fertilization of the ovules of a flower by pollen from a flower on a different plant. Compare with geitonogamous.
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