ANISOGAMY


Meaning of ANISOGAMY in English

[ ˌanʌɪ'sɒgəmi ]

■ noun Biology sexual reproduction by the fusion of dissimilar gametes. Compare with isogamy .

Derivatives

anisogamous adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk anisos 'unequal' + gamos 'marriage'.

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