- heterogametes
- n. either of a pair of uniting gametes which differ in character or form (Biology)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
heterogametes
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heterogamous — [het΄ər äg′ə məs] adj. 1. characterized by the uniting of heterogametes 2. characterized by reproduction in which sexual and asexual generations alternate 3. bearing flowers that are sexually different heterogamy [het΄ər äg′əmē] n … English World dictionary
het|er|o|ga|mete — «HEHT uhr oh guh MEET», noun. either of two gametes, differing in character or behavior, which can unite with the other to form a zygote. A large, nonmotile egg and a small, motile sperm are heterogametes … Useful english dictionary
het|er|o|ga|met|ic — «HEHT uhr oh guh MEHT ihk», adjective. of or having to do with heterogametes … Useful english dictionary
