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Either of a pair of conjugating gametes of the same size and structure
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isogamete
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Word definitions in WordNet
n. either of a pair of conjugating gametes of the same size and structure
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context biology English) Either of a pair of conjugating gametes that are of the same size and structure
Usage examples of isogamete.
New individuals are formed by the fusion of two isogametes, each produced by meiotic division.
In some respects a big isogamete would have an advantage over an average-sized one, because it would get its embryo off to a good start by giving it a large initial food supply.
The evolution of isogametes that were larger than was strictly necessary would have opened the door to selfish exploitation.