anisogamy

[ an-ahy-sog-uh-mee ]

noun

, Biology.

1. the union of anisogametes.

anisogamy

/ ˌænaɪˈsɒɡəmɪ /

noun

1. a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form

Derived Forms

• ˌaniˈsogamous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anisogamy¹

First recorded in 1890–95; aniso- + -gamy