isogamy (redirected from isogametes)

i·sog·a·my  (-sg-m)

n.

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

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i·soga·mous adj.

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isogamy  (-sg-m)

A reproductive system characterized by the fusion of gametes (called isogametes) that are not distinguished in size or structure. Isogamy is found in some algae and other protist groups. Compare heterogamy.

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isogamous adjective

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isogamy

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

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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