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Hologamy vs Homogamy - What's the difference?

hologamy | homogamy |

In biology|lang=en terms the difference between hologamy and homogamy

is that hologamy is (biology) the form of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are of the same size and structure as the somatic cells while homogamy is (biology) breeding between similar individuals; inbreeding.

As nouns the difference between hologamy and homogamy

is that hologamy is (biology) the form of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are of the same size and structure as the somatic cells while homogamy is (botany) fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same plant.

hologamy

English

Noun

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  • (biology) The form of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are of the same size and structure as the somatic cells
  • homogamy

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (botany) fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same plant
  • (biology) breeding between similar individuals; inbreeding
  • (sociology) marriage or other union between similar people, or people of the same sex
  • Synonyms

    * (marriage) See also

    Antonyms

    * heterogamy * (marriage) See also