Anisogamic

/ˌænɪsoʊˈɡæmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing a type of sexual reproduction where the fusing gametes are noticeably different in size or structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'anisos' (unequal) + 'gamic' (from 'gamos,' marriage). This adjective describes the unequal nature of mating gametes in reproduction.

Kelly Says

In the fungal and algal world, anisogamic reproduction often exists on a spectrum—some species have slightly different gametes, others have wildly different ones, showing evolution's experimentation with reproduction!

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