anisogamous

 [an-ahy-sog-uh-muhs]  

an·i·sog·a·mous

   [an-ahy-sog-uh-muhs]
adjective Biology.
reproducing by the fusion of dissimilar gametes or individuals, usually differing in size.
Also, an·i·so·gam·ic  [an-ahy-suh-gam-ik, an-ahy-] .

Origin:
1900–05; aniso- + -gamous
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Anisogamous is always a great word to know.
So is nuclear membrane. Does it mean:
a process that results in differential reproduction among a population so that the inheritable traits of only certain individuals are passed on
the double membrane surrounding the nucleus within a cell
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anisogamy (ˌænaɪˈsɒɡəmɪ)
 
—n
a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form
 
ani'sogamous
 
—adj

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