adjective
- relating to or characterized by anisogamy; involving the fusion of gametes of different sizes or forms
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- Many algae species reproduce through anisogamous sexual reproduction.
- In anisogamous organisms, the male and female gametes differ significantly in size.
- The anisogamous process involves a larger egg cell and a smaller sperm cell.
- Anisogamous reproduction is common in plants and some protists.
- Scientists study anisogamous systems to understand the evolution of sexual reproduction.