isogamy

American

[ahy-sog-uh-mee] / aɪˈsɒg ə mi /

noun

Biology.

the fusion of two gametes of similar form, as in certain algae.

isogamy British

/ aɪˈsɒɡəmɪ /

noun

(in some algae and fungi) sexual fusion of gametes of similar size and form Compare heterogamy

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isogamy Scientific

/ ī-sŏg′ə-mē /

A reproductive system characterized by the fusion of gametes (called isogametes) that are not distinguished in size or structure. Isogamy is found in some algae and other protist groups.
Compare heterogamy

Other Word Forms

isogamous

adjective

Etymology

Origin of isogamy

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

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isogamy

Lastly, in Lankesteria, Gregarina, Clepsydrina, Diplocystis and Diplodina complete isogamy is found, there being no apparent difference whatever between the conjugating elements.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various

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