amphimixis
/ˌæmfɪˈmɪksɪs/
noun
- The process of sexual reproduction involving the fusion of two different gametes (e.g., egg and sperm) to form a new organism.
- Amphimixis is the standard method of reproduction in most animals and plants.
- Unlike asexual reproduction, amphimixis requires two parents to contribute genetic material.
- The biology textbook explained that amphimixis creates genetic diversity in offspring.
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