anisogamy

 
Pronunciation: /ˌanʌɪˈsɒgəmi/

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • sexual reproduction by the fusion of dissimilar gametes. Compare with isogamy.

Derivatives

anisogamous

Pronunciation: /anʌɪˈsɒgəməs/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek anisos 'unequal' + -gamy (from gamos 'marriage')