amphimixes

/ˌæmfɪˈmɪksɪzi/

Definitions

1. noun

A mixture of two kinds of gametes in the process of fertilization.

“In the study of plant reproduction, amphimixes is crucial for understanding the genetic makeup of offspring.”

2. noun

Fertilization in which the male and female gametes are both present and participate in the fusion of genetic material.

“Amphimixes is a fundamental concept in biology and genetics, especially in understanding heredity.”

Synonyms

  • fertilization
  • intermixture

Antonyms

  • apomixes
  • parthenogenesis