anisogamous meaning

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anisogamous (adjective): relating to a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar in some respect (as size or shape).

Definition of anisogamous

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

    Synonyms: anisogamic

    Related forms: anisogamy

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

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