Anisogamous


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

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  • Anisogamy

    the union of anisogametes. noun a type of s-xual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form anisogamy an·i·sog·a·my (ān’ī-sŏg’ə-mē) n. a union between two gametes that differ in size or form. an’i·so·gam’ic (-sə-gām’ĭk) adj.

  • Anisognathous

    anisognathous anisognathous an·i·sog·na·thous (ān’ī-sŏg’nə-thəs) adj. having upper and lower jaws of unequal width, especially in the areas of the molars.

  • Anisokaryosis

    anisokaryosis anisokaryosis an·i·so·kar·y·o·sis (ān-ī’sō-kār’ē-ō’sĭs) n. variation in the size of the nuclei of cells.

  • Anisole

    a colorless, water-insoluble liquid, c 7 h 8 o, having a pleasant, aromatic odor, used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis, and as a vermicide. historical examples for diethyl ether see ether, and for methyl phenyl ether (anisole) and ethyl phenyl ether (phenetole) see carbolic acid. encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 9, slice 7 various […]

  • Anisomastia

    anisomastia anisomastia an·i·so·mas·ti·a (ān-ī’sō-mās’tē-ə) n. asymmetry of the br–sts.


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