noun
- Sexual reproduction involving the fusion of male and female gametes; the union of sperm and egg.
Usage: biology; formal
Examples
- Amphimixis is the primary mode of reproduction in most animals and plants.
- The process of amphimixis ensures genetic diversity in offspring.
- Unlike asexual reproduction, amphimixis requires contributions from two parents.
- In humans, amphimixis occurs when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell.
- Many organisms rely on amphimixis to maintain genetic variation within their populations.