macrogamy

macrogamy
\\maˈkrägəmē\ noun (-es)
Etymology: macr- + -gamy
2. : syngamy between fully developed vegetative cells (as in certain protozoa or algae) — compare microgamy

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Look at other dictionaries:

  • macrogamy — see hologamy …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • macrogamy — Conjugation of two adult cells or gametes. [macro + G. gamos, marriage] …   Medical dictionary

  • macrogamy — mac·rog·a·my …   English syllables

  • 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

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