- macrogamy
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see hologamy.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
macrogamy
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macrogamy — Conjugation of two adult cells or gametes. [macro + G. gamos, marriage] … Medical dictionary
macrogamy — mac·rog·a·my … English syllables
macrogamy — maˈkrägəmē noun ( es) Etymology: macr + gamy 1. : hologamy 2. : syngamy between fully developed vegetative cells (as in certain protozoa or algae) compare microgamy … Useful english dictionary
hologamy — n. [Gr. holos, whole; gamos, marriage] Condition where gametes and somatic cells are similar; macrogamy … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
microgamy — mīˈkrägəmē noun ( es) Etymology: micr + gamy : syngamy between gametes much smaller than the vegetative cells occurring in protozoans and various algae compare macrogamy … Useful english dictionary
