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isogamous

American

[ahy-sog-uh-muhs] / aɪˈsɒg ə məs /

adjective

Biology.

having two similar gametes in which no differentiation can be distinguished, or reproducing by the union of such gametes (heterogamous ).

Etymology

Origin of isogamous

First recorded in 1885–90; iso- + -gamous

Example Sentences

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The sporoblast or gamete thus formed is completely isogamous and normally conjugates with the like one from the other associate, when a single zygote results which becomes a spore containing eight sporozoites, in the ordinary manner.

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