anisogamous
/ˌænɪˈsɑɡəməs/
adjective
- Relating to or involving the fusion of two gametes (reproductive cells) that differ in size or form.
- The anisogamous reproduction of certain fungi involves motile male gametes and stationary female gametes.
- Many species of algae are anisogamous, producing small sperm and large eggs.
- In biology class, we learned that humans are anisogamous because our sperm and egg cells are different sizes.
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