Homothallic vs. Monoecious

Homothallic vs. Monoecious — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Homothallic and Monoecious

Homothallicadjective

(of some algae and fungi) Producing male and female reproductive structures in the same plant

Monoeciousadjective

Having both the male and female reproductive organs in the same individual, either in different flowers or in the same or different flowers; hermaphrodite.

Homothallicnoun

A homothallic fungus or alga

Monoeciousadjective

having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal

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