ANISOGAMOUS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Relating to a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar in some respect (as size or shape)

Synonyms:

anisogamic; anisogamous

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

anisogamy ((biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size))

Derivation:

anisogamy ((biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size))

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