isogamy

i·sog·a·my

 (ī-sŏg′ə-mē)

n.

Reproduction by the fusion or conjugation of isogametes, as in certain algae and fungi.

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i·sog′a·mous adj.

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isogamy

(aɪˈsɒɡəmɪ)

n

(Biology) (in some algae and fungi) sexual fusion of gametes of similar size and form. Compare heterogamy¹

iˈsogamous, isog'amic adj

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isogamy

reproduction by means of the union of isogametes. — isogamous, adj.

See also: Biology

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