Heterogamete

/ˌhɛtəˈrɒɡəmiːt/

/ˌhɛtəˈrɑɡəˌmit/

Translation of "heterogamete" into Russian

Noun

/ˌhɛtəˈrɒɡəmiːt/

/ˌhɛtəˈrɑɡəˌmit/

heterogamete

heterogametes pl

гетерогамета

In sexual reproduction, a heterogamete is one of the two types of gametes that differ in form or size.

В половом размножении гетерогамета — это один из двух типов гамет, которые различаются по форме или размеру.

Noun

/ˌhɛtəˈrɒɡəmiːt/

/ˌhɛtəˈrɑɡəˌmit/

Either of two dissimilar gametes that fuse in sexual reproduction, typically the larger non-motile egg and the smaller motile sperm.

In many algae, the egg functions as the larger heterogamete, while the sperm is smaller and flagellated.

Adjective

/ˌhɛtəˈrɒɡəmiːt/

/ˌhɛtəˈrɑɡəˌmit/

Relating to or involving heterogametes.

Heterogamete fusion was observed under the microscope.