allogamous

Meanings

• noun

  In biology, allogamy is a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes (sex cells) are exchanged between individuals of the same species but not the same mating pair. It includes cross-fertilization and self-fertilization.

  - "Allogamy is a common reproductive strategy in plants."
  - "The success rate of allogamous species is often higher than that of self-fertilizing species."

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Variants

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allogamies , allogamous , allogamy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'allos' meaning other and 'gamos' meaning marriage or union.

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Trivia

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1. Allogamy is also known as outcrossing or cross-pollination.

2. Allogamous species often have higher levels of genetic diversity compared to self-fertilizing species.

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1. cross-fertilization: A type of allogamy where gametes from two different individuals come together and form a zygote.

2. self-fertilization: A type of sexual reproduction where the male and female gametes come from the same individual.

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Culture

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Allogamy has been a topic of interest in the field of evolutionary biology and has been studied extensively in various plant and animal species. It is believed to increase genetic diversity and adaptability of populations.

How to Memorize "allogamous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two individuals of the same species exchanging gametes to produce offspring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word allogamy with the exchange of gametes between individuals of the same species.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Allos means other, Gamos means marriage, Allogamy means other marriage'.

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