oogamy

Variant of oogamous

oogamous definition

ooga·mous (ō äg′ə məs)

adjective

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

Etymology: oo- + -gamous

Related Forms:

  • oogamy oog′·amy (-mē) noun

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