karyogamy

Noun

Meaning

karyogamy (countable and uncountable, plural karyogamies)

(biology) The fusion of two nuclei within a cell, especially as the second stage of syngamy.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Plasmogamy between compatible individuals leads to delayed karyogamy leading to establishment of a dikaryon. Source: Internet

The result of karyogamy is a diploid cell called a zygote or zygospore. Source: Internet

Unlike in animals and plants, plasmogamy is not immediately followed by the merging of the nuclei (called karyogamy ). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

karyoevolution karyofission karyogamic karyogenesis karyogenetic karyogenic