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Isogamy (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Isogamy is a type of reproduction in which the gametes have identical structures and sizes.
  • In isogamy, the fusion of the two gametes occurs freely without any predetermined role for each gamete.
  • Most of the protists reproduce via isog gamapy when they join to create a zygome that combines the parents’ genetic content.
  • Isogamy typically involves a post-mating process of fusion without assuming clear roles for each type of gamete.
  • Bulina, for example, reproduces using isogamy with fusion between two equivalent gametes.

Hypernyms

  • Amphimixis
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