Heterogamous
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heterogamous is an adjective meaning (botany) in which the stamens and pistils are not present in every flower; i.e. there are male and female flowers.
Meaning
(botany) in which the stamens and pistils are not present in every flower; i.e. there are male and female flowers.
More Meanings
- (biology) characterized by alternating generations of a parthenogenetic and sexual nature
- (biology) involving heterogametes in the reproductive process
Synonyms for heterogamous
Depending on context, synonyms include heterogene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conjugation, illegitimate, heteroicous, anandrous, staminate, heterothallic.
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