oogamy

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Synonyms: zoogamy

Antonyms: zoogamy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} A form of [[anisogamy]] ([[heterogamy]]) in which the female [[gamete]] (e.g. [[ovum]]) is significantly larger than the male gamete ([[sperm]]) and is non-motile.

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