sjálfsfrjóvgunar
Sjálfsfrjóvgunar, also known as self-fertilization or self-pollination in plants, refers to the process where a plant's ovule is fertilized by pollen from the same flower or another flower on the same plant. This is a form of sexual reproduction, meaning it involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg).
In flowering plants, self-fertilization typically occurs when pollen grains from the anthers land on the stigma
While self-fertilization can ensure reproduction, especially in situations where cross-pollination is difficult, it can also lead
Some organisms, particularly certain invertebrates like snails and earthworms, are hermaphrodites, possessing both male and female