Seems to be essentially used for plant, but not only, e.g. in see slugs (doi.org/10.1086%2FBBLv216n2p188). or in Fungi (doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2019.06.073). Note that because Fungi have not male and female gametes, but gametes with different mating types, I removed from the above definition any mention to "Male" and "Female"
Code of Conduct
[X] I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
In which category is your new term request?
Preferred term label
Selfing
Synonyms
Self-fertilization ; self-pollination (plant only)
Textual definition
Fertilization system involving fusion of gametes produced by the same individual (Adapted from: https://www.britannica.com/science/self-fertilization)
Suggested parent term
Reproductive systems ?
Attribution
No response
Additional context
Seems to be essentially used for plant, but not only, e.g. in see slugs (doi.org/10.1086%2FBBLv216n2p188). or in Fungi (doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2019.06.073). Note that because Fungi have not male and female gametes, but gametes with different mating types, I removed from the above definition any mention to "Male" and "Female"
Code of Conduct