Aug. 28th, 2015

amphimixis

Aug. 28th, 2015 08:04 am
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amphimixis (am-fuh-MIK-sis) - n., sexual reproduction, specifically the union of male and female gametes to create a zygote.


In contrast, of course, to yesterday's apomixis, and so the technical term for sexual reproduction. Coined from Greek roots amphi-, both + míxis, mixing.

---L.

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