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anisogamy

ani·so·gamy

UK/ænaɪ̯ˈsɒɡəmi/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From aniso- + -gamy.

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