Homogamous


[hoh-mog-uh-muh s] /hoʊˈmɒg ə məs/

adjective
1.
Botany.

2.
Biology. pertaining to the interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.
adj.

1811, from homogamy + -ous.

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