Självbefruktning
Självbefruktning, also known as self-fertilization or autogamy, is a reproductive process where an organism produces offspring using its own genetic material. This can occur in various forms across different life kingdoms. In plants, it typically involves the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the same flower, or to another flower on the same plant. This leads to the production of seeds that are genetically identical or very similar to the parent plant. Some plants have mechanisms to promote self-pollination, such as bisexual flowers where both male and female reproductive organs are present and mature simultaneously.
In some animal species, self-fertilization is also possible. This is more common in hermaphroditic organisms, which
Self-fertilization can have advantages, such as ensuring reproduction even when mates are scarce or allowing for