homogamous
[ hoh-mog-uh-muh s ]
/ hoʊˈmɒg ə məs /
adjective
Botany.
- having flowers or florets that do not differ sexually (opposed to heterogamous).
- having the stamens and pistils maturing simultaneously (opposed to dichogamous).
Biology. pertaining to the interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.
Nearby words
- homoecious,
- homoeo-,
- homoerotic,
- homoeroticism,
- homogametic,
- homogamy,
- homogenate,
- homogeneity,
- homogeneous,
- homogeneous charge compression ignition
Origin of homogamous
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homogamous
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