Explanation-
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Apo-means without and mixis means mixing- is a mode of reproduction in which no zygote formation takes place through gametic fusion.
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Apomixis is a kind of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction.
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Some species of Asteraceae and grasses evolved a special mechanism of producing seeds without fertilization, called apomixis.
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It is characterized by quick multiplication and producing genetically similar plants from a single parent.
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Offspring produced by the asexual reproduction are genetically identical and are related to clones and each member is known as a ramet.
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Types of apomixis include- Diplospory, Adventive embryony, apospory.
Final Answer-
Apomixis is a kind of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction. It is characterized by quick multiplication and producing genetically similar plants from a single parent.
