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oogamous

(ō äg′ə məs)

adjective

characterized by the uniting of a large, nonmotile egg and a small, active sperm for reproduction

Origin: oo- + -gamous

Related Forms:

oogamy noun

See oogamous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Characterized by or having small motile male gametes and large nonmotile female gametes.

Related Forms:

o·ogˈa·my noun

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