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amphimixis

/ˌæm.fɪˈmɪk.sɪs/

Traduction: Terme biologique désignant la reproduction impliquant la fusion des gamètes mâles et femelles, en particulier l'union du spermatozoïde et de l'ovule lors de la reproduction sexuée.

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/ˌæm.fɪˈmɪk.sɪs/C2formalscientific
  • frTerme biologique désignant la reproduction impliquant la fusion des gamètes mâles et femelles, en particulier l'union du spermatozoïde et de l'ovule lors de la reproduction sexuée.

A biological term referring to reproduction that involves the fusion of male and female gametes, specifically the union of sperm and egg in sexual reproduction.

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  1. Sexual reproductionC2formalscientific

    The process of reproduction involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.

    frAmphimixie (reproduction sexuée)

    • Amphimixis is the standard form of reproduction in most animals and plants.
    • The study of amphimixis helps explain genetic diversity in populations.
    • In amphimixis, the genetic material from two parents combines.

    Synonymesconceptionfertilizationsexual reproduction

  2. Gamete fusionC2formalscientific

    The specific union of a sperm cell and an egg cell during fertilization.

    frAmphimixie (fusion des gamètes)

    • Amphimixis begins when the sperm penetrates the egg's outer layer.
    • The process of amphimixis results in a diploid zygote.
    • Researchers observed amphimixis under a microscope.

    Synonymesconceptionfertilization

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  • amphimixes plural form
  • amphimixes' possessive plural form
  • amphimixis's possessive singular form