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oogamous

Syllabification: (o·og·a·mous)
Pronunciation: /ōˈägəməs/

Definition of oogamous

adjective

Biology
  • relating to or denoting reproduction by the union of mobile male and immobile female gametes.

Derivatives

oogamously

adverb

oogamy

Pronunciation: /-gəmē/

noun

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Definition of oogamous in the British & World English dictionary
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