endomixis

/ɛndəˈmɪksɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of asexual reproduction in which the individual’s gametes fuse to form a zygote, often seen in certain types of algae and protozoa.

“The scientist studied the phenomenon of endomixis in various species of green algae.”

Synonyms

  • isogamy
  • isogonous

Antonyms

  • meiosis
  • spermatogenesis