homogamous
[ hoh-mog-uh-muhs ]
/ hoʊˈmɒg ə məs /
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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.
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