Meaning anisogamy
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anisogamyDifferentiation of gametes into two (or more) sizes.
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anisogamy(n) (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size)
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anisogamy<biology> A condition where the gametes of a species have different sizes. In general, the smaller, more mobile gamete is male and the larger one which is packed with food and other things to give the potential zygote a good start (and is less mobile as a result) is the female. The principle behind anisogamy is a division of the labour necess [..]
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