homogamous
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ə adjective
1.
Botany.
a.
having flowers or florets that do not differ sexually ( opposed to heterogamous ).
b.
having the stamens and pistils maturing simultaneously ( opposed to dichogamous ).
2.
Biology. pertaining to the interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.
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homogamy (hɒˈmɒɡəmɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare heterogamy a condition in which all the flowers of an inflorescence are either of the same sex or hermaphrodite |
| 2. | Compare dichogamy the maturation of the anthers and stigmas of a flower at the same time, ensuring self-pollination |
| ho'mogamous | |
| —adj | |
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Homogamous
is always a great word to know.
So is structure. Does it mean:
| the reappearance in an individual of characteristics of some remote ancestor that have been absent in intervening generations |
| mode of organization; construction and arrangement of tissues, parts, or organs |
Example sentences
There was mixed evidence of homogamous parenting styles within couples.
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