anisogamete (Meaning)
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anisogamete (n)
either of a pair of unlike gametes especially those unlike in size
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either of a pair of unlike gametes especially those unlike in size
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In certain algae species, the reproductive process involves the fusion of an anisogamete, a small motile male gamete, with a larger non-motile female gamete.
Anisogametes are characterized by their size difference, with the male gamete being smaller than the female gamete.
Fertilization occurs when an anisogamete successfully reaches and fuses with the corresponding gamete of the opposite sex.
The biologist explained the significance of anisogametes in the life cycle of certain protists, emphasizing their role in genetic diversity.
