anisogamy


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an·i·sog·a·my

 (ăn′ī-sŏg′ə-mē)
n.
Sexual reproduction involving two types of gametes that differ in size. Also called heterogamy.
an′i·sog′a·mous adj.
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anisogamy

(ˌænaɪˈsɒɡəmɪ)
n
(Biology) a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form
ˌaniˈsogamous adj
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anisogamy

a form of reproduction in which dissimilar gametes, often dirfering in size, unite. — anisogamous, anisogamic, adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.anisogamy - (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size)anisogamy - (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size)
biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms
amphimixis, sexual reproduction - reproduction involving the union or fusion of a male and a female gamete
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