am·phi·mix·is ( m f -m k ss)n. pl. am·phi·mix·es (-m ks z) The union of the sperm and egg in sexual reproduction. [amphi- + Greek mixis, a mingling (from mignunai, mik-, to mingle; see meik- in Indo-European roots).] am phi·mictic (-mktk) adj. |
amphimixis [ˌæmfɪˈmɪksɪs]
n pl -mixes [-ˈmɪksiːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) true sexual reproduction by the fusion of gametes from two organisms Compare apomixis
[from amphi- + Greek mixis a blending, from mignunai to mingle]
amphimictic adj
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| Noun | 1. |  amphimixis - reproduction involving the union or fusion of a male and a female gameteamphimixis - union of sperm and egg in sexual reproduction anisogamy - (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size) isogamy - (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of gametes of the same size and structure reproduction - the process of generating offspring |
| 2. | amphimixis - union of sperm and egg in sexual reproduction union - the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts; "lightning produced an unusual union of the metals" amphimixis, sexual reproduction - reproduction involving the union or fusion of a male and a female gamete |
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