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ALLOGAMY

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al⋅log⋅a⋅my

  [uh-log-uh-mee]
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–noun
cross-fertilization in plants (opposed to autogamy ).
Origin:
1875–80; allo- + -gamy

Related forms:
al⋅log⋅a⋅mous, adjective
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al·log·a·my   (ə-lŏg'ə-mē)   
n.  See cross-fertilization.
cross-fer·til·i·za·tion   (krôs'fûr'tl-ĭ-zā'shən, krŏs'-)
n.  

  1. Fertilization by the union of gametes from different individuals, sometimes of different varieties or species. Also called allogamy.

  2. Mutual exchange, as between dissimilar concepts, cultures, or classifications, that enhances understanding or produces something beneficial.

cross'-fer'tile adj.
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allogamy   (ə-lŏg'ə-mē)  Pronunciation Key 
See cross-fertilization.
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Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved.
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