an·i·sog·a·my ( n  -s g  -m )n. A union between two gametes that differ in size or form. an i·soga·mous adj. |
anisogamy [ˌænaɪˈsɒgəmɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form
anisogamous adj
anisogamy
a form of reproduction in which dissimilar gametes, often dirfering in size, unite. — anisogamous, anisogamic, adj.
See also: Biology
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| Noun | 1. | anisogamy - (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size) 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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