heterogamy
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Etymology edit
Noun edit
heterogamy (usually uncountable, plural heterogamies)
- (biology) The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
- (sociology) Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:intermarriage
- Antonyms: homogamy; see also Thesaurus:intermarriage
Translations edit
anisogamy — see anisogamy