Anisogametes

/ˌænɪsoʊˈɡæmiːts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of anisogamete; multiple gametes that are unequal in size or structure.

Etymology

Plural of anisogamete, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s' to the singular noun form.

Kelly Says

When biologists study reproduction across thousands of species, they've found that unequal gametes are actually the rule, not the exception—nature seems to favor the efficiency of this system!

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