amphimixis

/æmfaɪˈmɪksɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fertilization in which two gametes fuse during the formation of a zygote, resulting in a mixture of genetic material from both parents.

“The process of amphimixis is essential for the development of most multicellular organisms.”

Synonyms

  • bisexuality
  • heterogamy

Antonyms

  • apomixis
  • parthenogenesis