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