ISOGAMY

isogamy

(noun) (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of gametes of the same size and structure

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

isogamy (uncountable)

(biology) A form of sexual reproduction involving gametes of similar morphology.

Coordinate terms

• anisogamy, heterogamy

Source: Wiktionary



RESET



Word of the Day

19 June 2025

ROOTS

(noun) the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage; “his roots in Texas go back a long way”; “he went back to Sweden to search for his roots”; “his music has African roots”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

coffee icon