Autogamy
Fusion of gametes from the same individual / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Selfing" redirects here. For self-pollination specifically in flowering plants, see Self-pollination.
Autogamy or self-fertilization refers to the fusion of two gametes that come from one individual. Autogamy is predominantly observed in the form of self-pollination, a reproductive mechanism employed by many flowering plants. However, species of protists have also been observed using autogamy as a means of reproduction. Flowering plants engage in autogamy regularly, while the protists that engage in autogamy only do so in stressful environments.