Definitions

1. noun

A type of fertilization in which the male gametes are motile and swim to the female gametes, often resulting in the fusion of gametes from different individuals.

“The phenomenon of carpogamy is a crucial aspect of the reproductive biology of certain algae species.”

2. noun

In some algae, a type of fertilization where a sperm cell penetrates a carpogonium.

“Carpogamy in algae is an essential mechanism for reproduction and genetic variation.”