amphimictic
|am-phi-mic-tic|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈmɪk.tɪk/
sexual reproduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphimictic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphimiktos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'miktos' meant 'mixed.'
Historical Evolution
'amphimiktos' transformed into the modern English word 'amphimictic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mixed from both sides,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to sexual reproduction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by amphimixis, which is the fusion of male and female gametes in sexual reproduction.
The species is amphimictic, requiring both male and female gametes for reproduction.
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Last updated: 2025/07/22 03:51