(biology) A form of sexual reproduction involving gametes of similar morphology.
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isogamy
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for isogamy.
Editorial note
Sexual reproduction evolves convergently from the fusion of similar gametes (isogamy) to those of dissimilar gametes (anisogamy).
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Quick take
(biology) A form of sexual reproduction involving gametes of similar morphology.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of isogamy gathered in one view.
(ethnology) Sexual bonding or marriage involving partners of equal social status.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for isogamy.
noun
(biology) A form of sexual reproduction involving gametes of similar morphology.
noun
(ethnology) Sexual bonding or marriage involving partners of equal social status.
Example sentences
Sexual reproduction evolves convergently from the fusion of similar gametes (isogamy) to those of dissimilar gametes (anisogamy).
My point was that there seems to be no fundamental asymmetry that applies to all two-sex sexually reproducing organisms; rather, there is a continuum of degree of gamete dimorphism that ends at organisms where there is no principled distinction between sperm and egg (isogamy).
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use isogamy in a sentence?
Sexual reproduction evolves convergently from the fusion of similar gametes (isogamy) to those of dissimilar gametes (anisogamy).
What does isogamy mean?
(biology) A form of sexual reproduction involving gametes of similar morphology.
What part of speech is isogamy?
isogamy is commonly used as noun.