əˈrɒg adjective
1.
Genetics. having unlike gametes, or reproducing by the union of such gametes ( opposed to isogamous ).
2.
Botany. having flowers or florets of two sexually different kinds ( opposed to homogamous ).
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heterogamy (ˌhɛtəˈrɒɡəmɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare isogamy a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes differ in both size and form |
| 2. | a condition in which different types of reproduction occur in successive generations of an organism |
| 3. | Compare homogamy the presence of both male and female flowers in one inflorescence |
| heter'ogamous | |
| —adj | |
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heterogamous het·er·og·a·mous (hět'ə-rŏg'ə-məs)
adj.
Relating to heterogamy.
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