1. Relating to or characterized by sexual reproduction involving the fusion of gametes from two different individuals.
Usage: biology; technical
2. Of or relating to a population or species that reproduces sexually rather than asexually or parthenogenetically.
Usage: biology; ecology

Examples

• Amphimictic organisms require genetic material from two parents to produce offspring.
• Most animals are amphimictic, relying on sexual reproduction for genetic diversity.
• The amphimictic reproduction strategy increases genetic variation in the population.
• Unlike parthenogenetic species, amphimictic populations depend on mate availability.
• Amphimictic reproduction is the dominant mode in higher vertebrates.