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anisogamy
[ an-ahy-sog-uh-mee ]
noun
Biology.
- the union of anisogametes.
anisogamy
/ ˌæ²Ô²¹ÉªËˆ²õÉ’É¡É™³¾Éª /
noun
- a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form
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Derived Forms
- ËŒ²¹²Ô¾±Ëˆ²õ´Ç²µ²¹³¾´Ç³Ü²õ, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of anisogamy1
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Example Sentences
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This is known as anisogamy and usually causes males to compete for females through the evolution of weapons such as antlers in deer, or adornments such as the beautiful tail of the peacock.
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