ANISOGAMY

anisogamy

(noun) (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

anisogamy (uncountable)

A form of sexual bonding involving partners of unusually widely differing ages.

(cytology) Sexual reproduction involving the union or fusion of two dissimilar gametes.

Synonyms

• heterogamy

Coordinate terms

• isogamy

Source: Wiktionary



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