anisogamous

Adjective

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

anisogamic dimorphic homostyled allogamous sexual reproduction amphimixis heterogamous trimorphic dichogamous heterostyled cross-pollinating outcrossing self-incompatible self-sterile herkogamous

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Related terms

anisogamy anisonogamist

Examples

Certain araphid species, that is pennate diatoms without a raphe, have been documented as anisogamous and are, therefore, considered to represent a transitional stage between centric and raphid pennate diatoms, diatoms with a raphe. Source: Internet

Syzygy, when it occurs, involves markedly anisogamous gametes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

anisogamety anisogamic anisogammarid anisogamy anisogenic anisognathous