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heterogametes

heterogametes is the plural of heterogamete.

Meaning of heterogamete

Noun

heterogamete (plural heterogametes)

  1. Either of a pair of conjugating gametes that differ in structure or behaviour, such as the spermatozoon and the ovum.
    Synonyms:
    anisogamete

Questions about heterogametes

What is heterogametes the plural of?
Heterogametes is the plural of heterogamete.

Words near heterogametes in the dictionary

  1. heterogalactan
  2. heterogalactans
  3. heterogalacturonan
  4. heterogalacturonans
  5. heterogamete
  6. heterogametes
  7. heterogametic
  8. heterogameties
  9. heterogametism
  10. heterogamety
  11. heterogamic

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