isogamy

 
Pronunciation: /ʌɪˈsɒgəmi/

noun

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

Derivatives

isogamete

noun

isogamous

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from iso- 'equal' + Greek -gamia (from gamos 'marriage')