anisogamous

[ an-ahy-sog-uh-muhs ]

adjectiveBiology.
  1. reproducing by the fusion of dissimilar gametes or individuals, usually differing in size.

Origin of anisogamous

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First recorded in 1900–05; aniso- + -gamous
  • Also an·i·so·gam·ic [an-ahy-suh-gam-ik, an-ahy-]. /ænˌaɪ səˈgæm ɪk, ˌæn aɪ-/.

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